The weight of a body varies inversely with the square of its distance from the center of

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The weight of a body varies inversely with the square of its distance from the center of Earth. Assuming that the radius of Earth is 3960 miles, how much would a man weigh at an altitude of 1 mile above Earth’s surface if he weighs 200 pounds on Earth’s surface?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780135226865

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Authors: Michael Sullivan, Michael Sullivan III

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