The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Planet X is 10 m/s2 . What is the acceleration due to gravity at an altitude of 4000 km above the surface of this planet?

a. 10 m/s2
c. 4.4 m/s2
b. 8.0 m/s2
d. More information is needed.


D

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a.
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b.
there is a constant E field present in this region of space.

c.
the electric flux has a constant value of zero.

d.
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e.
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a.
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c.
d.
e.

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