Neglecting air resistance and the weight of the propellant, determine the work done in propelling a five-metric-ton satellite to a height of 200 miles above Earth.

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Neglecting air resistance and the weight of the propellant, determine the work done in propelling a five-metric-ton satellite to a height of 200 miles above Earth.

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