1-79 The weight of the first Russian satellite, Sputnik I, on the surface of the earth was 184 lb. Determine the force exerted on the satellite by the earth at the low and high points of its orbit which were 149 mi and 597 mi, respectively, above the surface of the earth.

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1-79 The weight of the first Russian satellite, Sputnik I, on
the surface of the earth was 184 lb. Determine the force
exerted on the satellite by the earth at the low and high
points of its orbit which were 149 mi and 597 mi, respectively,
above the surface of the earth.
Transcribed Image Text:1-79 The weight of the first Russian satellite, Sputnik I, on the surface of the earth was 184 lb. Determine the force exerted on the satellite by the earth at the low and high points of its orbit which were 149 mi and 597 mi, respectively, above the surface of the earth.
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