At What Elevation Above the Earth's Surface Is the Acceleration

question 31

Multiple Choice

At what elevation above the Earth's surface is the acceleration due to gravity 1% less than it is at the surface? The radius of the Earth is 6.37 * 10⁶ m.

• A)31.9 km
• B)32.1 km
• C)40.6 km
• D)63.7 km

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