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A 1,160 kg satellite orbits Earth with a tangential speed of 7,450 m/s. If the satellite experiences a centripetal force of 8,940 N, what is the height of the satellite above the surface of Earth? Recall that Earth’s radius is 6.38 × 106 m and Earth’s mass is 5.97 × 1024 kg

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The correct answer is B.) 8.02 x 10^5 m

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8.02 x 10^5 is the answer for this qestion
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