The Radius of the Earth Is 6

question 52

Multiple Choice

The radius of the earth is 6.38 × 10⁶ m and its mass is 5.98 × 10²⁴ kg. What is the acceleration due to gravity at a height of 1.28 × 10⁷ m above the earth's surface?

• A)1.08 m/s²
• B)2.15 m/s²
• C)9.80 m/s²
• D)0.659 m/s²
• E)0.114 m/s²

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