What is meant by quot-on or near the surface of the earth quot- in the gravitation chapter-

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Standard IX

Physics

Centripetal Force

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What is meant by "on or near the surface of the earth", in the gravitation chapter?

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On or near the earth’s surface means, either the object is on the ground or it is at a height which is very less compared to the radius of the earth.

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