At an altitude R from the surface of the Earth of radius R, the weight of the body of 1…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
At an altitude R from the surface of the Earth of radius R, the weight of the body of 1 kg mass is 3 N. At twice the altitude, the weight of the same body is
- 2 N
- 3 N
- 2/3 N
- 4/3 N
Answer
(A) 2 N
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