The weight of an object follows this equation, w=cr(neg.2 squared), where c is the constant, and r is the distance that the object is from the center of the earth. Suppose that the object is 100 lbs. when it is at sea level. What is the value of c that makes the equation true. (sea level is 3963 from the center of the earth)?

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The weight of an object follows this equation, w=cr(neg.2 squared), where c is the constant, and r is the distance that the object is from the center of the earth.  Suppose that the object is 100 lbs. when it is at sea level.  What is the value of c that makes the equation true.  (sea level is 3963 from the center of the earth)?

anonymous · Answer

Multiply both terms r^2...

anonymous · Answer

I do not know how to multiply both terms by r^2

anonymous · Answer

Alternatively, you can try plugging in the numbers first.
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