The Acceleration Due to Gravity at the Surface of Planet

question 89

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Planet X is 10 m/s².What is the acceleration due to gravity at an altitude of 3 000 km above the surface of this planet?

• A)10 m/s²
• B)8.0 m/s²
• C)4.4 m/s²
• D)More information is needed.

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