SOLUTION: w=Cr^-2 a. Solve the equation for r. b. Suppose that an object is 100 pounds when it is at sea level. Find the value of C that makes the equation true. (Sea level is 3,963

Question 317212: w=Cr^-2
a. Solve the equation for r.
b. Suppose that an object is 100 pounds when it is at sea level. Find the value of C that makes the equation true. (Sea level is 3,963 miles from the center of the Earth.)

100=3963r^-2
I am not sure if I am setting this problem up correctly? Can you let me know and give me some guidance as to what step to take first in solving?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find C.

Plug in the values to find C.

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