The earth has radius R. A satellite of mass 100 kg is in orbit at an altitude of 3R above the earth's surface. What is the force that Earth exerts on the satellite at the altitude of its orbit?

A) 61 N
B) 110 N
C) 9000 N
D) 16,000 N


A

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