4. Calculate the work done in moving a satellite from the surface of the earth to 200 miles out in space. The satellite and lift assembly weighed 5 Tons at the surface of the earth. Ignore weight change due to fuel expenditure and other complicating factors apart from the gravitational force. m.m F = k x 5 Tons 200 miles www F(x)= C X 2 4000 miles

4. Calculate the work done in moving a satellite from the surface of the earth to 200 miles out in space. The satellite and lift assembly weighed 5 Tons at the surface of the earth. Ignore weight change due to fuel expenditure and other complicating factors apart from the gravitational force. m.m F = k x 5 Tons 200 miles www F(x)= C X 2 4000 miles

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