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    How Do You Calculate the Gravitational Acceleration of a Satellite in Orbit?

    Homework Statement Synchronous communications satellites are placed in a circular orbit that is 3.59 X 10^7m above the surface of the earth. What is the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity at this distance? Homework Equations F=G M1M2 / R^2/ mp g= GMe / r^2 r= Re + H w=mg...
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