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The percentage change in the value of acceleration due to gravity at
Answer to Problem 40P
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Distance of the point from the Earth’s Surface = 380 km
Formula Used:
M is the mass of the planet,
Calculation:
Acceleration due to gravity on earth is
Radius of the earth is
Distance between the center of the earth and the point is:
Conclusion:
Therefore, the percentage change in the value of acceleration due to gravity at
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