How mass change if 30M above earth surface?

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Rest mass is an intrinsic property of matter that does not change regardless of altitude, meaning climbing 30 meters does not increase your rest mass. The discussion revolves around clarifying the concept of rest mass and addressing misconceptions about its variability with height. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the definition of rest mass before attempting to solve the homework problem. The question posed does not require a complex equation, as the answer is fundamentally that rest mass remains constant. A clear grasp of these principles is essential for accurately responding to the homework question.
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There is one question from my physics HW which asks "By what percentage does your rest mass increase when you climb 30 m to the top of a ten-story building?"

Please help me with this problem.
I don't know what equation to use to figure out the answer.
 
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Hi,
Rest mass is an intrinsic property of matter. It doesn't change as you climb up any building.
By the way your question shouldn't be asked in the "Advanced Physics" forum. :redface:
 
There is one question from my physics HW which asks "By what percentage does your rest mass increase when you climb 30 m to the top of a ten-story building?"

Please help me with this problem.
I don't know what equation to use to figure out the answer.
 
Why do you think your rest mass might change?
 
it's what the question ask for
 
No Steven you are wrong.
Dick is trying to get you to express your understanding of what rest mass is.
The question does not ask you this; it merely asks you how much it might change.
Once you have a clear understanding of what rest mass is then you will know the answer to your question.
Try and answer Dick's question first and if you still don't get it we can tell you the answer.
 

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