At a point above the surface of the earth, the gravitational potential is `-5.12 xx 10^(7)`
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-08-30

At a point above the surface of the earth, the gravitational potential is `-5.12 xx 10^(7)` J/kg and the acceleration due to gravity is `6.4 m//s^(2)`. Assuming the mean radius of the earth to be 6400 km, calculate the height of the point above the earth's surface.