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We Would Like to Compare the Angular Momentum of Mars ×\times

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We would like to compare the angular momentum of Mars about its axis of rotation with that of Earth's.The mass of Mars is 11% that of Earth,with a radius 53% that of Earth,and a rotational period 103% that of Earth.Assuming both planets to be uniform spheres calculate the ratio of the angular momentum of Mars to that of Earth.


A) 6.0 ×\times 10-2
B) 5.7 ×\times 10-2
C) 3.2 ×\times 10-2
D) 3.0 ×\times 10-2
E) 3.1 ×\times 10-2

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