Suppose That a Satellite Is in a Circular Orbit at a Height

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a satellite is in a circular orbit at a height of 2.00 *10⁶ m above Earth's surface. What is the acceleration due to gravity at this elevation?

• A) 9.80 m/s²
• B) 3.22 m/s²
• C) 5.67 m/s²
• D) 7.68 m/s²
• E) None of these is correct.

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