The acceleration due to gravity at sea level is g = 9.81 m/s2 and is decreased 0.003 ft/s2 per 1000 ft of elevation. Find the height (in miles) above sea level for which the weight of a 75 kgm is decreased by 10%? Choices: a) 101.3 miles b) 326.85 miles c) 110.3 miles d) 203.14 miles Please provide a detailed solution, thank yoU!

The acceleration due to gravity at sea level is g = 9.81 m/s2 and is decreased 0.003 ft/s2 per 1000 ft of elevation. Find the height (in miles) above sea level for which the weight of a 75 kgm is decreased by 10%? Choices: a) 101.3 miles b) 326.85 miles c) 110.3 miles d) 203.14 miles Please provide a detailed solution, thank yoU!

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter7: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 41A

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