The Acceleration Due to Gravity at the Surface of Earth

question 16

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Earth is g.The radius of Earth is R_E.The distance from the center of Earth to a point where the acceleration due to gravity is g/9 is

• A)R_E
• B)9R_E
• C)R_E/3
• D)3R_E
• E)None of these is correct.

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