at what distance above the earth's surface will your weight decrease to half of what it is at the surface the radius of the earth is 6.38 x 10^6 m
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The weight of an object is given by the formula: $W = mg$, where $m$ is the mass of the object, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $W$ is the weight. Show more…
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