Calculating Satellite Orbit Radius on the Moon

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To calculate the radius of a satellite's orbit around the Moon, the gravitational field strength and the altitude of the satellite must be considered. The Moon's radius is 1.74 x 10^6 m, and the satellite orbits at an altitude of 100 km, which adds to the radius. The gravitational field strength on the Moon is 0.17 times that of Earth's, but the problem lacks specific values for period or mass. A more straightforward approach may be needed to find the orbit radius without those parameters. Understanding the relationship between gravitational force and orbital radius is key to solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


The gravitational field strength on the moon, which has a radius of 1.74 x 10^6 m, is
approximately 0.17 as large as the gravitational field strength at the surface of the earth. The satellite is at an altitude of 100km above the moon.

What is the radius of the orbit of the satellite?


Homework Equations


I thought I would use the T^2/R^3= 4pi^2/GM


The Attempt at a Solution


That's just the thing. There is no period or mass in the problem, so I'm not sure how to solve this.
 
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