A Satellite Whose Mass Is 1000 Kg Is in a Circular

question 9

Multiple Choice

A satellite whose mass is 1000 kg is in a circular orbit 1000 km above the surface of the earth.A space scientist wants to transfer the satellite to a circular orbit 1500 km above the surface.The amount of work that must be done to accomplish this is

• A)3.43 GJ
• B)1.71 GJ
• C)-1.71 GJ
• D)66.5 GJ
• E)-3.43 GJ

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