Ignoring Earth’s rotation

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Gravitation · Gravitation

Problem

Ignoring Earth’s rotation, by approximately what percentage does an astronaut’s weight decrease when in a circular orbit

400\,\text{km}

above Earth’s surface? (Take

R_{\rm E}=6400\,\text{km}

.) (a)

14\%

(b)

11\%

(c)

18\%

(d)

8\%

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