A Satellite in Circular Orbit 1 $\times$ 10⁶ M Above the Surface of Earth (R_e = 6

question 20

Multiple Choice

A satellite in circular orbit 1.609 $\times$ 10⁶ m above the surface of Earth (r_e = 6.436 $\times$ 10⁶ m) has an acceleration toward Earth of

• A)9.76 m/s²
• B)6.25 m/s²
• C)7.80 m/s²
• D)8.73 m/s²
• E)15.3 m/s²

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