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To find the height above planet B's surface where the gravitational field intensity is 0.6 times its surface value, the gravitational equation g = Gm/r^2 is used. The radius of planet B is 6.40 x 10^3 km, and its mass is 5.97 x 10^24 kg. The discussion highlights confusion with conversions and calculations, indicating a need for clarity in the process. Participants encourage sharing complete calculations to identify errors. The focus remains on accurately determining the height based on gravitational principles.
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Homework Statement


"At what height above planet B's surface (in meters) does the gravitational field intensity become 0.6 times its value on the surface of planet B, given that the radius of planet B is 6.40 x 10^3 km and that its mass is 5.97 x 10^24 kg?


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g=Gm/r^2


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My work is very scrambled with trying to convert and compare the values and I think my mistake could be in plugging in the new values.
 
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show us your full calculations, and then we'll see where you went wrong! :smile:
 

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