how would Fg vs. r look on a graphical diagram?
Fg on y-axis, r on x-axis (from 1re to 6re)
re (radius of the Earth)
If a cannon ball is fired from the top of Everest parallel to the Earth's surface fast enough (ignoring air resistance and assuming that it doesn't bump into anything), it...
1) Graph Fg vs. r
Fg on y-axis, r on x-axis (from 1re to 6re)
re (radius of the Earth)
2) If a cannon ball is fired from the top of Everest parallel to the Earth's surface fast enough (ignoring air resistance and assuming that it doesn't bump into anything), it will "orbit" the Earth and...