We can use the formula for gravitational force between two objects:
F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2
where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant (6.67 x 10^-11 N*m^2/kg^2), m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between their centers.
In this case, m1 is the mass of the Earth (5.97 x 10^24 kg) and m2 is the mass of the satellite (910 kg). The distance between their centers is given as 9.9 x 10^6 m.
Plugging in the values, we get:
F = 6.67 x 10^-11 * (5.97 x 10^24 * 910) / (9.9 x 10^6)^2
F = 8.99 x 10^8 N
Therefore, the gravitational force between the satellite and Earth is approximately 8.99 x 10^8 N.
The center of a 910 kg satellite is 9.9 ×106 m from Earth’s center.
What is the gravitational force between the satellite and Earth?
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