Physics

Physics

Problem

At a height h=0.5R⊕h = 0.5R_{\oplus} above Earth's surface (R⊕R_{\oplus} is Earth's radius), the acceleration due to gravity changes from its surface value gg to ghg_h. By approximately what percentage does gg decrease at this altitude? a) 44%44\% b) 56%56\% c) 33%33\% d) 50%50\%

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