How much less is g 1 km up in the air compared to its value at the surface? Show all work. Values below in mGal.
Value of gravitational acceleration can be determined using the
following formula:
Gravitational acceleration=GM/(r^2)
Where,
G=universal gravitational constant=6.673X10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2
r=Distance from Earth's center
M=mass of the Earth=5.98x10^24 kg
For any object situated at the surface of the earth, the distance
of that object from the core of the planet = 6.38x10^6 m
Using this value in the provided equation, we get the value of
gravitational acceleration=
(6.673X10^-11)X(5.98x10^24)/(6.38x10^6)^2=9.7990
m/s^2=(9.7990X10^5) mgal
=979900 mgal
For a location situated at 1 km into the atmosphere, the
distance of the location from the center of the earth
increases.
So,r=Distance from Earth's center=(6.38x10^6 m)+10^3 m=6381X10^3
m
So, the value of “g” in this case will be;
g=(6.673X10^-11)X(5.98x10^24)/(6381X10^3)^2=979601 mgal
So, the difference in gravitational acceleration=(979900-979601)
mgal=299 mgal
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