What is the force of gravity on this satellite

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A satellite weighing 500 kg is in a circular orbit around the earth. It takes exactly 3 hours to go around the earth.

a) How far above the surface of the earth is this orbit?

b) What is the force of gravity on this satellite?

Reference no: EM13342013

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