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The value of gravity (g) at surface of earth is proportional to `(1)/(R^(2))`, R is radius of earth, what is the value of gravity at height h from the surface.

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To find the value of gravity (g') at a height (h) from the surface of the Earth, we can start from the known formula for gravitational acceleration at the surface of the Earth. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Formula for Gravity at the Surface**: The gravitational acceleration (g) at the surface of the Earth is given by the formula: \[ g = \frac{GM}{R^2} ...
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