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The weight of an astronaut on Earth surface is 950 N. What isthe astronaut weight in a satellite orbiting Earth at an altitudeof 500km with a speed of 450 m/s? (g=9.8 m/s2 and REarth = 6400km). Select one: a. 790 N b. 815 N c. 852 N d. 1020 N

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First find the acceleration due to gravity at satellitesaltitudeConsider the    See Answer
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