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Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 8.8-kg

Chapter 12, Problem 43P

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Problem 43P

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 8.8-kg mass (a) on the surface of the Earth and (b) at an altitude of 350 km. (c) Take the difference between the results for parts (b) and (a), and compare with nigh, where h = 350 km.

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QUESTION:

Problem 43P

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 8.8-kg mass (a) on the surface of the Earth and (b) at an altitude of 350 km. (c) Take the difference between the results for parts (b) and (a), and compare with nigh, where h = 350 km.

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To find the gravitational potential energy for (a) on the surface of the earth, (b) at the altitude, and (c) taking the difference of part(a) and part(b), and compare with mgh, where h = 350 km.

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