Answer to Question #277640 in Physics for Kristine

Question #277640

Calculate the force of gravity on a spacecraft 12,800 𝑘𝑚 above the earth’s surface if its mass is 850 𝑘𝑔.

Expert's answer

"F=GMm\/r^2="

"=6.67\\cdot10^{-11}\\cdot5.97\\cdot10^{24}\\cdot850\/(6400000+12800000)^2="

"=921\\ (N)"

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