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Using the binomial expansion 1 + = 1 + n + ( +1) + …………
2!
We can write
−
g’ = g +
g’ = g − − … . .
Neglecting the higher power of , we get
g’ = g −
This relation shows that g’< g.
Thus, the value of acceleration due to gravity decreases with
increase in height, as we go up.
