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When the distance between the object's centers of mass increases, the force of gravity weakens (this can be measured experimentally on Earth at low elevations and high elevations with a sensitive pendulum and an accurate clock).

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Why air bcomes less dense in altitude?

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Does mass and weight change with altitude or elevation?

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How can weight of an object change when it is moved?

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How can i calculate gravity at any altitude?

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Can air pressure falls drastically at high altitude?

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What affects does change of altitude have on acceleration?

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Why force of attraction is decreased at altitude?

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