Question

Calculate the acceleration due to gravity at a height of 300km from the surface of the Earth. (M=5.98×10²⁴ kg, R=6400)​

Answer 1

Answer:

9.12m/s²

Explanation:

g = GM/R² = 10m/s²

g' = GM/R'²

g'/g = R²/R'² = 6400²/6700²

g' = 0.912g = 9.12m/s²