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Find a 68kg person's weight on top of Mt. Everest (8848m above sea level)
What is a 68kg Person's Weight on Mt. Everest?
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The weight of a 68kg person on top of Mt. Everest, which is 8848m above sea level, can be calculated using the formula for gravitational force, Fg = G(m1)(m2)/d^2. Here, G represents the gravitational constant, m1 is the mass of the person, m2 is the mass of the Earth, and d is the distance from the center of the Earth to the person. At higher altitudes, such as Mt. Everest, the gravitational force decreases, resulting in a lower weight compared to sea level.
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