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
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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
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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):
