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Homework Statement
Image attached. This figure shows the force on a 0.1-kilogram mass at various distances from Earth. Notice that the force decreases as the square of the distance. Now, consider satellites A and B, both circling Earth. If A has ten times the mass of B but B is 1/10 of the distance to the center of Earth as is A, what is the gravitational force on A relative to that of B due to Earth?
1/100 times as much
100 times as much
1/10 the amount
10 times as much
the two are equal
Homework Equations
G=m_1*m_2/ r^2
The Attempt at a Solution
I used my textbook and numerous notes and could not figure out a wAy to attempt this problem. Any pointers would be great.