The magnitude of the gravitational attraction between the earth and a particle is 40N. If the mass of the particle is 4kg. Calculate the magnitude of the gravitational field intensity of the earth on the particle
A
10.0N kg-1
B
12.6N kg-1
C
25.0N kg-1
D
160.0N kg-1
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
g = \(\frac{f}{m} = \frac{40}{4} = 10N kg^{-1}\)
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