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A body weighs 180 N on the surface of earth (Radius=R). How much does the body weigh at a height R2 above the surface of earth? 

a
80 N
b
120 N
c
160 N
d
140 N

detailed solution

Correct option is A

On the surface of earth W=mg=m.GMR2At a height R2 above the surface of earthW1=mg1=mGM(R+R2)2=49GMmR2=4W9⇒W1=49×180 N=80 N

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