Physics For Scientists & Engineers With Modern Physics, Volumes 2 & 3 (4th Edition)
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Chapter 6, Problem 49P
(II) (a) What is the gravitational field at the surface of the Earth due to the Sun? (b) Will this affect your weight significantly?
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