Which of the following situations would most likely require using the inverse-square…

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Which of the following situations would most likely require using the inverse-square expression for gravitational force rather than assuming a constant acceleration g=9.8 m/s2g=9.8\,\text{m/s}^2? (a) A diver jumps from a 10 m10\,\text{m} platform into a pool. (b) An elevator travels to the top of a 200 m200\,\text{m} skyscraper. (c) A weather balloon ascends from sea level to 30 km30\,\text{km} altitude. (d) A mountaineer climbs 1.0 km1.0\,\text{km} from base camp to a summit.

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