(III)The value of g is altered by approximately
∆g ≈ -2g ∆r/r_E
at a height ∆r above the Earth’s surface, where r_E is the radius of the Earth, as long as ∆r ≪ r_E .
(b) What is the meaning of the minus sign in this relation?
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