A neutron star has about one and a half times the mass of our Sun but has collapsed to a radius of 10 kmkm . Part A What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of this star in terms of the free-fall acceleration at Earth's surface?

gₓ = 1.36 x 10¹³ g

Explanation:

The value of acceleration due to gravity at a certain place is given by the following formula:

gₓ = GM/R²

where,

gₓ = acceleration due to gravity on the surface of neutron star

G = Gravitational Constant = 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N.m²/kg²

M = Mass of the star = 10 * Mass of sun = (10)(2 x 10³⁰ kg) = 2 x 10³¹ kg

R = 10 km = 10⁴ m

Therefore,

gₓ = (6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N.m²/kg²)(2 x 10³¹)/(10⁴)²

gₓ = 1.334 x 10¹⁴ m/s²

Hence, comparing it with the free-fall acceleration at Earth's Surface:

gₓ/g = (1.334 x 10¹⁴)/9.8

gₓ = 1.36 x 10¹³ g

jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, having a mass and radius that are respectively, 318 and 11.2 times that of earth. suppose that an object falls from rest near the surface of each planet and that the acceleration due to gravity remains constant during the fall. each object falls the same distance before striking the ground. determine the ratio of the time of fall on jupiter to that on earth.