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The distance of the spacecraft from the earth at which the net force of the earth and moon on spacecraft become zero.
Answer to Problem 70GP
Explanation of Solution
Formula Used:
The expression to calculate the distance at which the net force of earth and moon on spacecraft become zero is,
Here, d is the distance between the moon and earth and its value is
Calculation:
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the distance at which the net force of earth and moon on spacecraft become zero is
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