Note that the gravity acceleration at equatorial sea level is g = 32.088 fps2 and that its variation is - 0.003 fps2 per 1000 ft ascent. Find the height in miles above this point for which (a)the gravitational acceleration becomes 30.504 fps2, (b) the given weight of a man is decreased by 5%, (c) What is the weight of a 180 lbm man atop the 29,131-ft, Mt. Everest in Tibet, relative to this point?

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Note that the gravity acceleration at equatorial sea level is g = 32.088 fps2 and that its variation is - 0.003 fps2 per 1000 ft ascent. Find the height in miles above this point for which

(a)the gravitational acceleration becomes 30.504 fps2,

(b) the given weight of a man is decreased by 5%,

(c) What is the weight of a 180 lbm man atop the 29,131-ft, Mt. Everest in Tibet, relative to this point?

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