The Orbital Speed ( S ) of an Earth Satellite

question 39

Multiple Choice

The orbital speed ( s ) of an earth satellite is related to its distance ( r ) from the earth's center by the formula . If the satellite's orbital speed is meters per second, find its altitude a (in meters) above the earth's surface, as shown in the illustration. Round the answer to the nearest meter.

• A) 4,397
• B) 21,478
• C) 19,331,856
• D) 19,333,456
• E) 19,330,256

---

Definitions:

Surgical Wound

This is a cut or incision in the skin that is made during surgery.

Exudate

Fluid with high contents of protein and cellular debris which has escaped from blood vessels and has been deposited in tissues or on tissue surfaces, usually as a result of inflammation.

Full-Thickness Wound

A deep injury reaching through the entire depth of skin into underlying tissues or even further to muscles and bones.

Hemostasis

The process by which bleeding is stopped through the constriction of blood vessels and clot formation.