Q.

The value of g on the earth’s surface is 980cm/s2 . Its value at a height of 64 km from the earth’s surface is

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a

960.40cm/s2 

b

984.90 cm/s2 

c

982.45 cm/s2 

d

977.55 cm/s2 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

We know,

g=GMR2

M=ρ X V, where ρ is the density and V is the volume.

g=G43πR3ρR2

 g=43πGρR 

g1R2

Let gh be the acceleration due to gravity at height h.

ghg=(RR+h)2 

ghg=(64006400+64)2

gh=960.40cm/s2

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