Satellite Orbiting around the Earth (gravitational fields)

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Homework Statement


A 500 kg satellite experiences a gravitational force of 3000N while moving in a circular orbit around the Earth.

Find the radius of the orbit

Homework Equations



FG=GM1M2/r2
g=GME/r2

Mass of Earth= 5.98x1024 Kg
Radius of Earth= 6.38x106 m

The Attempt at a Solution




Fnet=FG
3000N=GMEMS/r2
r=√[(6.67x10-11)(5.98x1024)(500)/3000]
r= 8.15x106

DO I subtract the radius of the Earth from my answer for radius of sattellite? OR would that give me the altitude, and they just want radius?
 
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Well, they did ask for radius, not altitude.
 
Ya I kind of answered my own question as I typed it up here, thanks for the advice