A Satellite Orbits the Earth Once Every 6

question 30

Short Answer

A satellite orbits the Earth once every 6.0 hours in a circle. What are the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the satellite? (G = 6.67 × 10^-11 N ∙ m²/kg², M_earth = 5.97 × 10²⁴ kg)

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