COMEDK2014PhysicsGravitation
The value of g at a height equal to half the radius of the earth from the earth's surface is
Options
- Ag 2
- Bg 3
- C4 g 9
- Dg 4
Correct answer
C. 4 g 9
Step-by-step solution
The value of g at height h from the surface of the earth is given as aligned g_ h &= g (1+ h R_ e )² &= g (1+ R_ e / 2 R_ e )² (h= R_ e 2 ) &= g (1+ 1 2 )² = 4 g 9 aligned