SOLUTION: The weight of a astronnaut. The weight W of an object varies inversely as the square of the distance d from the center of the earth. At sea level (3978 mi from the center of the ea
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Question 511560: The weight of a astronnaut. The weight W of an object varies inversely as the square of the distance d from the center of the earth. At sea level (3978 mi from the center of the earth) an astronaut weighs 131 lbs. Find the weight when she is 198 mi above the surface of the earth and the spacecraft is not in motion. I can not figure this out for the life of me or even begin to figure out where to start can someone pls help? Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
