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The acceleration due to gravity on the planet `A` is `9` times the acceleration due to gravity on planet `B`. A man jumps to a height of `2m` on the surface of `A`. What is the height of jump by the same person on the planet `B`?

A

`6m`

B

`(2)/(3)m`

C

`(2)/(9)m`

D

`18m`

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To solve the problem, we need to relate the heights a man can jump on two different planets (A and B) based on their respective gravitational accelerations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information:** - Let \( g_A \) be the acceleration due to gravity on planet A. - Let \( g_B \) be the acceleration due to gravity on planet B. - We are given that \( g_A = 9 g_B \). - The height jumped on planet A, \( H_A = 2 \, \text{m} \). 2. **Understanding the Relationship Between Height and Gravity:** - The height a person can jump is inversely proportional to the acceleration due to gravity. This means: \[ H \propto \frac{1}{g} \] - Thus, we can write: \[ \frac{g_A}{g_B} = \frac{H_B}{H_A} \] - Where \( H_B \) is the height jumped on planet B. 3. **Substituting the Known Values:** - From the relationship we established, substituting \( g_A = 9 g_B \) and \( H_A = 2 \, \text{m} \): \[ \frac{9 g_B}{g_B} = \frac{H_B}{2} \] 4. **Simplifying the Equation:** - The \( g_B \) terms cancel out: \[ 9 = \frac{H_B}{2} \] 5. **Solving for \( H_B \):** - Multiply both sides by 2 to find \( H_B \): \[ H_B = 9 \times 2 = 18 \, \text{m} \] 6. **Conclusion:** - The height of the jump by the same person on planet B is \( H_B = 18 \, \text{m} \). ### Final Answer: The height of jump by the same person on planet B is **18 meters**. ---
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