Find the gravitational field at a distance of $2000\, km$ from the center of the Earth. (in $m/s^2$)
(Given: $R_{\text{earth}} = 6400\, km$,$r = 2000\, km$,$M_{\text{earth}} = 6 \times 10^{24}\, kg$)

  • A
    $1.53$
  • B
    $7.12$
  • C
    $3.06$
  • D
    $1.8$

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