Find the work done against the force of gravity in moving a rocket weighing 8 tons to a height 200 mi above the surface of the earth. A. 16000/7 mi-tons B. 32000/21 mi-tons C. 64000/21 mi-tons D. 16000/21 mi-tons

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Find the work done against the force of gravity in moving a rocket
weighing 8 tons to a height 200 mi above the surface of the earth.
A. 16000/7 mi-tons
B. 32000/21 mi-tons
C. 64000/21 mi-tons
D. 16000/21 mi-tons
Transcribed Image Text:INSTRUCTIONS: Please write clearly and understandable way. Write all the corresponding Given with their corresponding symbols and units. Draw/Illustrate the diagram/circuit or drawings that is related to the problem, IF POSSIBLE, which is HIGHLY REQUIRED. Solve in step-by-step, no shortcut. Underline twice the Final Answer. PROBLEM: Find the work done against the force of gravity in moving a rocket weighing 8 tons to a height 200 mi above the surface of the earth. A. 16000/7 mi-tons B. 32000/21 mi-tons C. 64000/21 mi-tons D. 16000/21 mi-tons
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