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A body weighs 72 N on the surface of the earth. What is the gravitational force on it, at a height equal to half the radius of the earth?
PhysicsGravitationNEETNEET 2020 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A 32 N
  • B 30 N
  • C 24 N
  • D 48 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 32 N

Ws=mgs=72 N

Wh=mgh=mgs1+hR2=72 N1+R/2R2=729/4

Wh=32 N

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