From what height above the surface of the earth should an object be dropped to initially experience an acceleration of 0.54g? (G = 6.67 × 10-11 N ? m2/kg2, Mearth = 5.97 × 1024 kg, Rearth = 6.38 × 106 m)
A) 2300 km
B) 1700 km
C) 5400 km
D) 2900 km
A
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A) near the surface. B) halfway to the bottom. C) near the bottom. D) none of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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