9.81-3.32x10^-6

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The acceleration of gravity is given as a function of elevation above sea level by the relation to=9.81-3.32x10^-6 h (m/s^2) with 'h' measured in meters. What is the weight of an airplane at 10 km elevation when its weight at sea level is 40kN? Give the complete solution with free body diagram.
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