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A body weighs w Newton on the surface of the earth. Its weight at a height equal to half the radius of the earth, will be `x/y w` where x and y are coprimes . Find x and y

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the weight of a body at a height equal to half the radius of the Earth. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Weight on the Surface of the Earth The weight \( W \) of a body on the surface of the Earth is given by: \[ W = mg \] where \( m \) is the mass of the body and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the Earth. ...
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