Calculate the gravitational field strength on the highest peak of Everest (8848 m above the Earth).

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field strength at tip

F = - G M / R^2 = - 6.67* 10^-11* 5.98* 10^24 / ( 6.38* 10^6 + 8848)^2

F = - 9.772 N/kg

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