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Date May 2013 Marks available 1 Reference code 13M.1.SL.TZ2.19
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 19 Adapted from N/A

Question

The magnitude of the gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R is g. What is the magnitude of the gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet of mass 2M and radius 2R?

A. \(\frac{g}{4}\)

B. \(\frac{g}{2}\)

C. g

D. 2g

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 6: Circular motion and gravitation » 6.2 – Newton’s law of gravitation
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