At which planet in the Solar System, the value of acceleration due to gravity is the minimum ?

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  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Mercury
  4. Saturn
  5. Venus

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Option 3 : Mercury
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Answer: Mercury. Key Points

  • Mercury as the Minimum value of Acceleration due to Gravity.
  • Jupiter as the Maximum value of Acceleration due to Gravity.

Additional InformationAcceleration due to gravity:

  • Refers to the Acceleration developed by the freely falling body.
  • g = GM/R².
  • g - acceleration due to gravity. 
  • G - Universal Gravitational Constant. 
  • M - Mass of the Planet.
  • R - Radius of the Planet.
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