A satellite would have a mass of 200 kg on the surface of the moon. Determine the weight of the satellite in pounds when it is in orbit 10,000 miles above the surface of the earth.

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A satellite would have a mass of 200 kg on the surface of the moon. Determine the weight of the satellite in pounds when it is in orbit 10,000 miles above the surface of the earth.

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