For a Satellite Orbiting Earth, the Time Required to Complete

question 17

Essay

For a satellite orbiting Earth, the time required to complete a single orbit is known as the period.The period P, in hours, is related to the distance D, in miles, from the center of Earth by the formula .
Does an increase in period have a greater effect on distance for a satellite with a longer period or for a satellite with a shorter period? A graph of D versus P can help you answer this question.

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