The Weight F of a Body Varies Inversely with the Square

question 2

Multiple Choice

The weight F of a body varies inversely with the square of the distance d between the body and the center of the Earth. If a man weighs 600 pounds 2,000 miles from the center of the Earth, how much will he weigh at a distance of 5,000 miles from the center of the Earth?

• A)He will weigh 3,750 pounds.
• B)He will weigh 1,500 pounds.
• C)He will weigh 480 pounds.
• D)He will weigh 96 pounds.
• E)He will weigh 240 pounds.

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