At what height above the earth’s surface is the acceleration due to gravity 1% less than…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
At what height above the earth’s surface is the acceleration due to gravity 1% less than its value at the surface? [R = 6400 km]
- 16 km
- 32 km
- 64 km
- \(32 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~km}\)
Answer
(B) 32 km
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