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The Approximate Value of G at an Altitude Above Earth

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The approximate value of g at an altitude above Earth equal to one Earth diameter is:


A) 9.8 m/s2
B) 4.9 m/s2
C) 2.5 m/s2
D) 1.9 m/s2
E) 1.1 m/s2

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