The height at which the weight of an object becomes (1/16)th of its weight on the surface of earth is (R is radius of earth)
The height at which the weight of an object becomes (1/16)th of its weight on the surface of earth is (R is radius of earth)
Option 1 - <p>3 R</p>
Option 2 - <p>2 R</p>
Option 3 - <p>4 R</p>
Option 4 - <p>5 R</p>
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->R3 = (R + x)2 (R – x)
->R3 = (R2– x2) (R + x)
->x2 + Rx – R2 = 0
R is not correct.
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