The Moon Has a Period of 27 $\times$ 10⁵km $\times$ 10⁴ Km from the Center of Earth

question 48

Multiple Choice

The moon has a period of 27.3 d and is an average distance from Earth of 3.84 $\times$ 10⁵km.A communications satellite is placed in an Earth orbit at 4.23 $\times$ 10⁴ km from the center of Earth.What is the period of this satellite?

• A)0.87 h
• B)1.0 d
• C)3.0 d
• D)6.3 d
• E)8.0 h

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The areas of the brain located behind the forehead that are responsible for complex cognitive functions, including emotional regulation, problem solving, and planning.

Motor Cortex

The area of the brain responsible for the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region in the parietal lobe of the brain where the primary somatosensory cortex is located, responsible for processing tactile information.

Broca's Area

Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.