How Does Altitude Affect Gravitational Force on an Astronaut Orbiting the Moon?

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An astronaut weighs 99.3 N on the surface of the moon. If the same astronaut orbits the moon at an altitude equal to the moons radius, what gravitational force (in N) does the moon exert on him at this altitude?


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cleanandsimpl said:
can anybody get me going in the right direction? thanks
Yes: Use the homework question template provided.