Determine the Minimum Amount of Energy That a Projectile of Mass

question 57

Multiple Choice

Determine the minimum amount of energy that a projectile of mass 100.0 kg must gain to reach a circular orbit 10.00 km above the Earth's surface if launched from the north pole.

• A)6.236 * 10⁹ J
• B)1.077 * 10⁹ J
• C)3.132 * 10⁹ J
• D)3.121 * 10⁹ J
• E)6.244 * 10⁹ J

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