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Using the simplified formula, at what height does gravity decrease by 10% if Earth's radius is 6400 km?

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Question

Using the simplified formula, at what height does gravity decrease by 10% if Earth's radius is 6400 km?

Options

  • 100 km

  • 200 km

  • 320 km

  • 640 km

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Solution

320 km

Explanation:

From the example in the source: h = R/20 = 6400/20 = 320 km. This is calculated using 0.9 = 1 - 2h/R.

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