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Homework Statement



An object has a weight W when it is on the
surface of a planet of radius R.
What will be the gravitational force on the
object after it has been moved to a distance
of 4 R from the center of the planet


Homework Equations



No clue

The Attempt at a Solution


no clue
 
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Use Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
 
oh thanks i got the answer