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Homework Statement
How high above the surface of the Earth should a rocket be
in order to have 1/100 of its normal weight? Express your answer
in units of Earth radii.
Homework Equations
F=GMm/r2
F=mg
The Attempt at a Solution
r = √(( 6.67 x 〖10〗^(-11) x 5.97 x 〖10〗^24 )/0.098)
then divide by 6.37*106
I asked for help from one of my friends and he emailed me this but I think he might have messed somthing up. I keep getting a really big number.
I also know the answer its 9 radii but i don't understand how to get that answer.
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