COMEDK · Physics · 9. Gravitation
The value of \(g\) at a height equal to half the radius of the earth from the earth's surface is
- A \(\frac{g}{2}\)
- B \(\frac{g}{3}\)
- C \(\frac{4 g}{9}\)
- D \(\frac{g}{4}\)
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(C) \(\frac{4 g}{9}\)
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