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MasteringPhysics: Homew 1 + https://session.masteringphysics.com myct itemView?assignmentprobleml_5789 e a search Phy221_Carzoli_Spring2016 Signed in as Kazin Homework14Problem 13.6 Problem 13.6 Part A The space shuttle orbits 310 kn above the surface of the earth. What is the gravitational force on a 4.0 kg sphere inside the space shuttle? What is the gravitational force on a 4 0 kg sphere inside the space shuttle? Express your answer with the appropriate units. Feon '=-alue | Units Feon ' Value Units anie

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value of g at a height of 310 km

g' = g*(1-(2h/R))

g'= 9.8*(1-(2*310/6380)) = 8.85 m/s^2

required gravitational force is F = m*g' = 4*8.85 = 35.4 N

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