The acceleration due to gravity at a height 1 km above the earth is the same as at a…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The acceleration due to gravity at a height 1 km above the earth is the same as at a depth d below the surface of earth. Then
- \(d=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~km}\)
- \(\mathrm{d}=1 \mathrm{~km}\)
- \(d=\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{~km}\)
- \(\mathrm{d}=2 \mathrm{~km}\)
Answer
(A) d= 1 2 ~km
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