acceleration of 7.2 m/s*2, when falling towards the earth. a) How high above the earth's surface is the meteor? b) What force will a 30 kg meteor experience at the same altitude?

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A 12 kg meteor experiences an acceleration of 7.2 m/s*2, when falling towards the earth. 
a) How high above the earth's surface is the meteor? 
b) What force will a 30 kg meteor experience at the same altitude?

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