The height of the point vertically above the earth’s surface at which the acceleration…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The height of the point vertically above the earth’s surface at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes 1% of its value at the surface is (R is the radius of the earth)
- 8 R
- 9 R
- 10 R
- 20 R
Answer
(B) 9 R
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