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The earth's gravitational field intensity at its surface is about (G = 6.7 × 10\(^{-11}\)Nm\(^2\)/kg\(^2\),...

Physics
JAMB 2019

The earth's gravitational field intensity at its surface is about
(G = 6.7 × 10\(^{-11}\)Nm\(^2\)/kg\(^2\), mass of the earth is 6 × 10\(^{24}\)kg, radius of the earth is 6.4 × 10\(^6\)m, g on the earth = 9.8m/s\(^2\))

  • A. 6.7N/kg
  • B. 7.9N/kg
  • C. 8.0N/kg
  • D. 9.8N/kg
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
E = F
m
= GMm/d\(^2\)
m
= GM
d\(^2\)

 

E = 6.7 × 10\(^{-11}\) × 6 × 10\(^{24}\)
(6.4 × 10\(^6\))\(^2\)
= 9.8N
kg


E = g = 9.8N/kg

There is an explanation video available below.


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