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Satellite Motion / Universal Gravitation - This doesn't seem right...
How far is a 1Kg / 10N wieght, from the Earth's surface, when it is 5N?
g= GM/r^2
W=mg
=> W=mg
=> 5=1g
g = 5
g= GM/r^2
=>5 = (6.67*10^-11)(1)/r^2
=> r= 3.56 x 10^-6 ?
Could someone please assist me on where did I go wrong, because I don't think I missed any important details.
Homework Statement
How far is a 1Kg / 10N wieght, from the Earth's surface, when it is 5N?
Homework Equations
g= GM/r^2
W=mg
The Attempt at a Solution
=> W=mg
=> 5=1g
g = 5
g= GM/r^2
=>5 = (6.67*10^-11)(1)/r^2
=> r= 3.56 x 10^-6 ?
Could someone please assist me on where did I go wrong, because I don't think I missed any important details.
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