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MiniOreo1998
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Homework Statement
A 12 kg meteor experiences an acceleration of 7.2 m/s2, when falling towards the Earth.
A) How high above the Earths’ surface is the meteor?
B) What force will a 30 kg meteor experience at the same altitude?
Starting to get more comfortable with my calculations. If there are any blunders or things I could have done to make my work more clear, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Homework Equations
r = √ G m / g
The Attempt at a Solution
A)
r = √ G m / g
r = (6.67 x 10-11) (5.98 x 1024) / 7.2 = 7.4 x 106
7.4 x 106 - 6.38 x 106 = 1060
r = 1060 km
B)
Mass is irrelevant