The weight of bodies may change somewhat from one location to another as a result of the variation of the gravitational acceleration g with elevation. Accounting for this variation using the relation in Prob. 1-31, determine the weight of an 65-kg person at sea level (z = 0), in Denver (z = 1610 m), and on the top of Mount Everest (z = 8848 m).
The weight of an
The weight of an
The weight of an
Answer to Problem 55P
The weight of an
The weight of an
The weight of an
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The mass of a person is
The gravitation constant function is given as.
Here, elevation above sea level is
For sea level
Write the expression for the weight of the person.
Here, weight of the person is
Calculation:
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Conclusion:
The weights are calculated according to expression W= mg and the elevation at sea level and the constant function at gravitation.
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