A body weight 48 N on the surface of the earth. The gravitational force experienced by the body due to the earth at a height equal to one-third the radius of the earth from its surface is:

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  1. 16 N
  2. 27 N
  3. 32 N
  4. 36 N

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Option 2 : 27 N
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Calculation:

Given,

Weight on Earth’s surface = 48 N

Height from surface = (1/3) R

Total distance from Earth’s center = R + (1/3)R = (4/3)R

The gravitational force at height h is given by,

∴ The gravitational force at that height is 27 N.

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