The change in the value of g at a height h above the surface of the earth is the same as at a depth d below the surface of earth. When both d and h are much smaller than the radius of earth, then which of the following is correct ?
As we learnt in
At height,
Value of g when h < < R -
Value of g decreases.
Radius of earth
height above surface of earth
- wherein
% decrease
change in value of 'g'
Option 1)
Correct
Option 2)
Incorrect
Option 3)
Incorrect
Option 4)
Incorrect