Use the given information to answer the question. The weight of an object above the surface of the Earth varies inversely with the square of the distance from the center of the Earth. If a body weighs 50 pounds when it is 3,960 miles from Earth’s center, what would it weigh if it were 3,980 miles from Earth’s center? Round your answer to two decimal places. The body would weigh ___ pounds if it were 3,980 miles from Earth's center.

Use the given information to answer the question. The weight of an object above the surface of the Earth varies inversely with the square of the distance from the center of the Earth. If a body weighs 50 pounds when it is 3,960 miles from Earth’s center, what would it weigh if it were 3,980 miles from Earth’s center? Round your answer to two decimal places. The body would weigh ___ pounds if it were 3,980 miles from Earth's center.

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

Chapter1: Here And Now

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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