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Define gravitational field strength. Which plane in the solar system has the greatest gravitational field strength? What is the gravitational field strength of a planet where a 60 kg astronaut weighs 300 N?

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The gravitational field strength at a point in a field is defined as the force experienced by a body of unit mass placed at that point.

I = \(\frac {GM}{R^2}\) ⇒ I = g

The value of I is maximum for Saturn.

I = \(\frac {300N}{60kg}\)

I = 5 ms-2.



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