An object is taken to a height above the surface of earth at a distance
from the centre of the earth. Where radius of earth, R = 6400km. The percentage decrease in the weight of the object will be
An object is taken to a height above the surface of earth at a distance from the centre of the earth. Where radius of earth, R = 6400km. The percentage decrease in the weight of the object will be
Option 1 -
36%
Option 2 -
50%
Option 3 -
64%
Option 4 -
25%
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:As we know that
The percentage decrease in the weight of the object =
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