The weight of a body on surface of the Earth is 12.6 N. When it is raised to a height…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The weight of a body on surface of the Earth is 12.6 N. When it is raised to a height half the radius of the Earth, its weight will be
- 2.8 N
- 5.6 N
- 12.5 N
- 25.2 N
Answer
(B) 5.6 N
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