What Is the Circular Velocity of an Object Orbiting Earth

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the circular velocity of an object orbiting Earth at a distance of 100,000 km from Earth's center? Hint: ; G = 6.67  10 ^-11m³ /s² /kg

• A) 0.2 m/s
• B) 2 m/s
• C) 20 m/s
• D) 200 m/s
• E) 2,000 m/s

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Definitions:

Altitude

The height or elevation of a place above sea level, often affecting climate, oxygen availability, and physical exertion requirements.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting energy from a specific stimulus into an electrical signal.

Auditory Tube

Also known as the Eustachian tube, it connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

External Ear

Portion of the ear that includes the auricle and external acoustic meatus; terminates at the eardrum.