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Satellite Motion / Universal Gravitation - This doesnt seem right...
1. Homework Statement
How far is a 1Kg / 10N wieght, from the earths surface, when it is 5N?
2. Homework Equations
g= GM/r^2
W=mg
3. The Attempt at a Solution
=> W=mg
=> 5=1g
g = 5
g= GM/r^2
=>5 = (6.67*10^-11)(1)/r^2
=> r= 3.56 x 10^-6 ????
Could someone please assist me on where did I go wrong, because I dont think I missed any important details.
1. Homework Statement
How far is a 1Kg / 10N wieght, from the earths surface, when it is 5N?
2. Homework Equations
g= GM/r^2
W=mg
3. The Attempt at a Solution
=> W=mg
=> 5=1g
g = 5
g= GM/r^2
=>5 = (6.67*10^-11)(1)/r^2
=> r= 3.56 x 10^-6 ????
Could someone please assist me on where did I go wrong, because I dont think I missed any important details.
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