A Satellite Is in a Circular Orbit 600 Km Above

question 12

Short Answer

A satellite is in a circular orbit 600 km above the Earth's surface. The acceleration of gravity is 8.21 m/s² at this altitude. The radius of the Earth is 6400 km. Determine the speed of the satellite, and the time to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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