Knowing That $g = 9.80 \frac { \mathrm { m } } { \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 } }$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Knowing that $g = 9.80 \frac { \mathrm { m } } { \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 } }$ at sea level and that R_E = 6.37 * 10⁶ m,we find that the value of g in $\frac { \mathrm { m } } { \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 } }$ at a distance R_E from the surface of the Earth is

• A)1.23.
• B)2.45.
• C)4.90.
• D)7.35.
• E)9.80.