Vector Mechanics For Engineers
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259977305
Author: BEER, Ferdinand P. (ferdinand Pierre), Johnston, E. Russell (elwood Russell), Cornwell, Phillip J., SELF, Brian P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 13.1, Problem 13.37P
Express the acceleration of gravity gh, at an altitude h above the surface of the earth in terms of the acceleration of gravity g0 at the surface of the earth, the altitude h, and the radius R of the earth. Determine the percent error if the weight that an object has on the surface of the earth is used as its weight at an altitude of (a) 0.625 mi. (b) 625 mi.
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