Physics

Physics

Problem

A 5 kg5\,\text{kg} mass weighs 46.55 N46.55\,\text{N} at some depth below Earth’s surface. Assuming g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2} at the surface and R=6400 kmR = 6400\,\text{km}, the depth is closest to a) 160 km160\,\text{km} b) 640 km640\,\text{km} c) 320 km320\,\text{km} d) 1280 km1280\,\text{km}

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