Calculating Rocket Height for 1/100 Weight on Earth's Surface?

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The problem involves calculating the height above the Earth's surface at which a rocket experiences only 1/100 of its normal weight, expressed in terms of Earth radii. This falls within the subject area of gravitational physics.

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Can anybody solve this problem?

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.

(Please include work)
 
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This isn't that kind of a forum. You have to try and solve the problem first and then we give help. That's all. No one is supposed to solve problems for you. Give it a try. It's not that hard. What formula might you want to use?
 
look at the other thread of mine called Need Help its on the first page on introductory physics.
 

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