At an Altitude of 4 Times the Radius of the Earth,the

question 34

Multiple Choice

At an altitude of 4 times the radius of the earth,the acceleration due to gravity is

• A) g/2.
• B) g/4.
• C) g/16.
• D) not given.

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Definitions:

Bronchoscopy

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Laryngospasm

A sudden and involuntary contraction of the vocal cords that obstructs breathing and can cause distress.

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A reflex contraction of the back of the throat evoked by touching the soft palate, preventing choking.

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