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An object weights 72 N on earth. Its weight at a height of R/2 from earth is

a
32 N
b
56 N
c
72 N
d
Zero

detailed solution

Correct option is A

W=mg=72N---(1) g'=GMR+h2=GM 1R+h2=GM 1R+R22=GM 13R22=GMR2 232=49g∵g=GMR2 ∴   W'=49×W=49×72=32N

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