What is the gravitational field strength at a distance of 4R from the center of a planet of radius R?

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What is the gravitational field strength at a distance of 4R from the center of a planet of radius R?
  1. G/16
  2. G/4
  3. G/2
  4. G

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Q: What is the gravitational field strength at a distance of 4R from the center of a planet of radius R?
Solution: Gravitational field strength g = GM/r². At 4R, g = GM/(4R)² = GM/16R² = G/16.
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