An object weighs 400 N at the surface of the earth at latitude 60°. find its weight if it is brought 100 Km above the surface of the earth assuming that the object rotates with the earth

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An object weighs 400 N at the surface of the earth at latitude
60°. find its weight if it is brought 100 Km above the surface of the earth assuming that
the object rotates with the earth
Transcribed Image Text:An object weighs 400 N at the surface of the earth at latitude 60°. find its weight if it is brought 100 Km above the surface of the earth assuming that the object rotates with the earth
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