Weight change with altitude · PhysicsBowl 2019 #7

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A 100 kg person travels from sea level to an altitude of 5000 m. By how many Newtons does their weight change? (A) 0.8 N (B) 1.2 N (C) 1.6 N (D) 2.0 N (E) 2.4 N

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