Knowing That at Sea Level and That R_E =

question 11

Multiple Choice

Knowing that at sea level and that R_E = 6.37 × 10⁶ m, we find that the value of g in at a distance R_E from the surface of the Earth is

• A) 1.23.
• B) 2.45.
• C) 4.90.
• D) 7.35.
• E) 9.80.

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Definitions:

Ordinal Scale

A ranking scale used to measure variable where the order of values is significant, but the difference between values is not uniform.

Rank Order

A method of arranging data points based on their value, from highest to lowest or vice versa.

Measurement

The process or the result of determining the size, length, or amount of something, usually according to a set of standard units.

Nominal Scale

A classification system where numerical or non-numerical data are categorized without a natural order or ranking.