The gravitational potential at a point above the surface of earth is and the acceleration due to gravity at that point is . Assume that the mean radius of earth to be 6400 km . The height of this point above the earth's surface is :
- (A)1600 km✓ Correct
- (B)540 km
- (C)1200 km
- (D)1000 km
Answer: (A)
Solution
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