The height in terms of radius of the earth (R), at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes g9, where g is acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface, is .
- 3R
- 2 2R
- 2R
- 49R
Answer
(3) 2R
Solution
At height h (not small compared with R): gh= g (1+ hR )2
g9= g (1+ hR )2
(1+ hR )2=9
1+ hR=3
h=2R
Answer: (3)