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Homework Statement
An astronaut weighs 800 N on the surface of the Earth. What is the weight of the astronaut 6.37*10^6 km above the surface of the earth?
Homework Equations
F = G (m1)(m2)/(d)^2
W=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
I am sure that I need the previous equations I listed, although I am not quite sure how to actually solve this problem. A solution to this type of problem would be most appreciated. Thanks!