When a body is taken to a height equal to radius of Earth from surface, its weight becomes MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When a body is taken to a height equal to radius of Earth from surface, its weight becomes
A. Half
B. Same
C. Double
D. One-fourth
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
g' = g (R/(R+h))². If h=R, g' = g (R/2R)² = g/4. Weight = mg' = mg/4, one-fourth. Above surface, g decreases with square of distance from centre.

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