7.16 Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform mass density

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

7.16 Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform mass density, how much would a body weigh half way down to the centre of the earth if it weighed 250 N on the surface?

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