The Radius of the Earth Is R $4.9 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 } ?$

question 105

Multiple Choice

The radius of the earth is R . At what distance above the earth's surface will the acceleration of gravity be $4.9 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 } ?$

• A) 0.50 R
• B) 1.00 R
• C) 1.41 R
• D) 0.41 R
• E) 0.25 R

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