Homework Help: Physics

Posted by Kelvin on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:08pm.

For which of the following situations can the equation F = mg not be used to calculate the force due to gravity?

a) The pull of gravity on an apple on the surface of the Earth.

b) The pull of gravity on an airplane flying at an altitude of 8 km above the surface of the Earth.

c) The pull of the Earths gravity on the Moon.

d) The equation can be used for all of the above.

Physics - Elena, Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:30pm
c)
Physics - Kelvin, Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:36pm
thx

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