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HarleyM
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Homework Statement
A 500 kg satellite experiences a gravitational force of 3000N while moving in a circular orbit around the Earth.
Find the radius of the orbit
Homework Equations
FG=GM1M2/r2
g=GME/r2
Mass of Earth= 5.98x1024 Kg
Radius of Earth= 6.38x106 m
The Attempt at a Solution
Fnet=FG
3000N=GMEMS/r2
r=√[(6.67x10-11)(5.98x1024)(500)/3000]
r= 8.15x106
DO I subtract the radius of the Earth from my answer for radius of sattellite? OR would that give me the altitude, and they just want radius?