The Acceleration Due to Gravity in the Vicinity of Earth

question 42

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity in the vicinity of Earth

• A)varies directly with the distance from the center of Earth.
• B)is a constant that is independent of altitude.
• C)varies inversely with the distance from the center of Earth.
• D)varies inversely with the square of the distance from the center of Earth.
• E)is described by none of these.

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