Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
At what height above the ground is only of its value on the ground? The Earth's radius is .
Near a planet, ; at a distance from its centre, falls as . On the Earth's surface ; at Earth radii above the ground it is .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. , so .
Step 2. Height. , which is .
Answer: above the ground.
Check. At that height .
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