Question

At what distance from the surface of earth the value of " g" becomes quartered??​

Answer 1

Answer:

2400 km

Explanation:

g = 9.8 m/s2

so g/4 =2.45 m/s2

R=6400 km

g/4 = g(1 - 2h/R)

ie., 2.45=9.8(1-2h/6400)

245/980 =2h/6400

h = 735 * 3200 /980    = 2400 km