Escape Speed: a Satellite Is in Circular Orbit at an Altitude

question 47

Multiple Choice

Escape speed: A satellite is in circular orbit at an altitude of 2300 km above the surface of a nonrotating asteroid with an orbital speed of 5.9 km/s. The minimum speed needed to escape from the surface of the asteroid is 14.6 km/s, and G = 6.67 × 10^-11 N ∙ m²/kg². The mass of the asteroid is closest to

• A) 1.8 × 10²⁴ _kg.
• B) 8.9 × 10²³ _kg.
• C) 1.3 × 10²⁴ _kg.
• D) 2.7 × 10²⁴ _kg.
• E) 3.6 × 10²⁴ _kg.

Understand the principle of egalitarianism and its economic implications.

Understand the concepts of different market structures, including pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.

Recognize the symptoms and causes of economic depression and inflation.

Identify the factors leading to economic expansion and contraction.

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