The acceleration of a falling object due to gravity varies inversely with the square of the object's distance from the center of the Earth, x =1 Earth radius, the acceleration is y = 9.8 m/s^2

- Use the multiply-multiply pattern of power function to find the acceleration at 3 and 9 radii from the center.

-Find the particular equation expressing y as a function of x

Question

The acceleration of a falling object due to gravity varies inversely with the square of the object's distance from the center of the Earth, x =1 Earth radius, the acceleration is y = 9.8 m/s^2

- Use the multiply-multiply pattern of power function to find the acceleration at 3 and 9 radii from the center.

-Find the particular equation expressing y as a function of x

lgbasallote · Answer

wouldn't x = 1  just be the distance from the Earth's core?

lgbasallote · Answer

so where are you having difficulties?

lgbasallote · Answer

it sounds like a ratio and proportion question