Gravitational Force Approximation Error
The gravitational force on an object is often approximated as constant for calculations near Earth’s surface. For which of the following altitude ranges is the error resulting from this approximation less than 0.1%?
A
Between 12.8 km and 25.6 km
B
Greater than 25.6 km
C
Between 6.4 km and 12.8 km
D
Less than 6.4 km
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