A spring balance is calibrated at sea level where

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A spring balance is calibrated at sea level where g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}. When it is taken to the top of a mountain 3 km3\,\text{km} high, it still shows 50 kg50\,\text{kg} for a particular suitcase. Using R=6.4×106 mR = 6.4\times10^{6}\,\text{m}, calculate the percentage error in the indicated mass due to the change in gg. (a) 0.10%0.10\% more (b) 0.05%0.05\% less (c) 0.10%0.10\% less (d) 0.94%0.94\% less

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