What Is the Orbital Velocity of a 100-Kg Satellite Orbiting

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the orbital velocity of a 100-kg satellite orbiting at an altitude of 1000 km above the surface of the Earth?

• A)12430 m/s
• B)7360 m/s
• C)2450 m/s
• D)5420 m/s
• E)8760 m/s

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