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Comparing g at a height h and at a depth d

This type of question, asked 2 times: 14 May 2024 S1, 18 Apr 2026 S2. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    14 May 2024 S1

    37
    The value of acceleration due to gravity at a depth 'dd' from the surface of earth and at an altitude 'hh' from the surface of earth are in the ratio

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  2. Question 2

    18 Apr 2026 S2

    108
    The acceleration due to gravity at a height 'h' above the surface of earth is 'ghg_h'. At the depth 90 km below the earth's surface the acceleration due to gravity is also 'ghg_h'. The value of 'h' is

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