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Homework Statement
A 320kg satellite experiences a gravitational force 800N. What is the radius of the satellite's orbit?
Homework Equations
G m1m2 / d^2
The Attempt at a Solution
I started with
800N = (G(320kg)(5.98(10^24)kg) / d^2
After some algebra and rounding I ended up with d = 40,000 km. Is that reasonable?