The Acceleration Due to Gravity at the Surface of Earth

question 35

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Earth is g. The radius of Earth is R_E. The distance from the center of Earth to a point where the acceleration due to gravity is g/9 is

• A) R_E.
• B) 9R_E.
• C) R_E /3.
• D) 3R_E.
• E) R_E /9.

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