A Satellite Is Placed in a Circular Orbit to Observe

question 31

Multiple Choice

A satellite is placed in a circular orbit to observe the surface of Mars from an altitude of 144 km. The equatorial radius of Mars is 3397 km. If the speed of the satellite is 3480 m/s, what is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of the satellite?

• A)2.17 m/s²
• B)2.60 m/s²
• C)2.99 m/s²
• D)3.42 m/s²
• E)4.05 m/s²

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