A2010 kg space station orbits earth at an altitude of 5.35×105 m. find the magnitude of the force with which the space station attracts earth. the mass and mean radius of earth are 5.98×1024 kg and 6.37×106 m, respectively.

Force, F = 16814.95 N

Explanation:

It is given that,

Mass of space station, m = 2010 kg

Altitude,

Mass of earth,

Mean radius of earth,

Magnitude of force is given by :

R = r + d

F = 16814.95 N

So, the force between the space station and the Earth is 16814.95 N. Hence, this is the required solution.