The Weight F of a Body Varies Inversely with the Square

question 44

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 4,000 miles from the center of the Earth?

• A) He will weight 1,200 pounds.
• B) He will weight 300 pounds.
• C) He will weight 600 pounds.
• D) He will weight 2,400 pounds.
• E) He will weight 150 pounds.

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