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The weight of a body on the surface of the earth is 63 N. What is the gravitational force on it due to the earth at a height equal to half the radius of earth?
PhysicsGravitationJEE Main
Options:
  • A 28 N
     
  • B 23 N
     
  • C 12 N
     
  • D 67 N
     
Solution:
1988 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 28 N
 
Given h = R e 2

Acceleration due to gravity at altitude h is given by

g = g 1 + h R e 2

= g 1 + R e / 2 R e 2

= g 1 + 1 2 2

= g 3 / 2 2 =g' = 4 9  g                                  ...(i)

Weight of the body at earth's surface

w=mg=63 N                                 ...(ii)

Weight of the body at altitude h=Re2

w = m g = 4 9 mg                                  ...(iii)

Using Eq. (ii), we get

w = 4 9 × 6 3

w'=28 N

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