A rocket travels at a constant speed of 4000 m/s. How long would it have to travel from the surface of the Earth to reduce its weight on Earth by 80%?

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4.7 The Gravitational Force
A rocket travels at a constant speed of 4000 m/s. How long would it have to travel from the surface of the Earth to reduce its weight
on Earth by 80%?
O 3200 S
O 2000 s
O 8000 s
O 4000 s
O 16000 s
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Transcribed Image Text:4.7 The Gravitational Force A rocket travels at a constant speed of 4000 m/s. How long would it have to travel from the surface of the Earth to reduce its weight on Earth by 80%? O 3200 S O 2000 s O 8000 s O 4000 s O 16000 s Submit Answer Save for Later
4.7 Gravitational Force
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Transcribed Image Text:4.7 Gravitational Force Mem W=GC G₁: 6.67 × 10-11 Nic rz NOH re: 6.371x106m V₂ = 4000mls re What is T when Wis decirused by 80% earth's surface He Cearths Cearths mass
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