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AP Physics 1
2.6 Gravitational Force
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A diagram showing a spherical planet of radius R. A point P1 is on the surface at distance R from the center. A point P2 is located further away at a distance 2R from the center of the planet.
A planet of radius R with two points at different distances from the center.
A satellite is located on the surface of a uniform spherical planet of radius \(R\). At this location, the gravitational field strength due to the planet is \(g_s\). The satellite is then moved to a new position such that its distance from the center of the planet is \(2R\). What is the gravitational field strength at the satellite's new position?

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