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1. Homework Statement
Calculate the force of gravity on a spacecraft 19200 km (3 Earth radii) above the Earth's surface if its mass is 1500 kg.
2. Homework Equations
Fg=[(G)(M spacecraft )(Mearth)]/r^2=ma.
3. The Attempt at a Solution
a=[(6.67e-11)(1500)(6e24)]/19200000^2(convert km to m)=1628.4
Calculate the force of gravity on a spacecraft 19200 km (3 Earth radii) above the Earth's surface if its mass is 1500 kg.
2. Homework Equations
Fg=[(G)(M spacecraft )(Mearth)]/r^2=ma.
3. The Attempt at a Solution
a=[(6.67e-11)(1500)(6e24)]/19200000^2(convert km to m)=1628.4