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NEET Physics Variation of g with Height MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The percentage decrease in the weight of a rocket, when taken to a height of 32 km above the surface of earth will be : (Radius of earth = 6400 km)
A
1%
B
3%
C
4%
D
0.5%
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Using the formula for gravitational force variation with height, Δg/g = -2h/R, the percentage decrease is approximately 1%.
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