Question

Calculate the value of g at the height of R/5 above the surface of earth. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Value of gravitational acceleration at a height h above th earth's surface is given by g

′

=g(

R+h

R

)

2

∴

4

g

=g(

R+h

R

)

2

Or

R+h

R

=

2

1

Or h+R=2R

⟹ h=R