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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, given that its weight on the surface of the Earth is \( w \) Newtons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Weight on the Surface of the Earth**: The weight \( w \) of the body on the surface of the Earth is given by the formula: \[ w = \frac{G M m}{R^2} ...
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