Question

The percentage decrease in the weight of a rocket, when taken to a height of $32 \,km$ above the surface of earth will, be : (Radius of earth $=6400 \,km$ )

• A. $1 \%$
• B. $3 \%$
• C. $4 \%$
• D. $0.5 \%$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$1 \%$

Answer 2

The correct option is(A): 1%.