Find its mass in kg, and its weight in kN when it is travelling at a 50,000-ft elevation. The acceleration of gravity

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The mass of a given airplane at sea level is 12 tons. Find its mass in kg, and its

weight in kN when it is travelling at a 50,000-ft elevation. The acceleration of gravity

decreases by 3.33x10-5 !"

#! for each foot of elevation.

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