Write the equation of gravitational acceleration which is used for any height $h$ from the surface of the Earth.

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(N/A) The gravitational acceleration $g$ at a height $h$ above the surface of the Earth is given by the formula:
$g_h = g \left( \frac{R_e}{R_e + h} \right)^2$
Where:
$g_h$ is the acceleration due to gravity at height $h$.
$g$ is the acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface $(g \approx 9.8 \ m/s^2)$.
$R_e$ is the radius of the Earth.
$h$ is the height above the Earth's surface.

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