By How Many Newtons Does the Weight of a 100-Kg

question 29

Multiple Choice

By how many newtons does the weight of a 100-kg person decrease when he goes from sea level to mountain top at an altitude of 5000 m? The mean radius of the earth is 6.38 × 10⁶ m.

• A)0.60 N
• B)1.5 N
• C)2.6 N
• D)3.6 N
• E)9.8 N

Understand and apply the concept of unit pricing.

Perform and understand the implications of rounding numbers.

Compare numerical values to determine which is greater or smaller.

Understand and apply the concept of equivalent fractions.

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