A Satellite in Low Earth Orbit with a Circular Orbit

question 18

Multiple Choice

A satellite in low Earth orbit with a circular orbit has an orbital speed of 7.3 km/s relative to the Earth's surface.Calculate the satellite's speed in miles per hour.

• A)1)6  10⁴ mile per hour
• B)1)3  10⁻³ mile per hour
• C)4)2  10⁴ mile per hour
• D)3)3  10⁻³ mile per hour
• E)3)1  10² mile per hour