Suppose That a Satellite Is in a Circular Orbit at a Height

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a satellite is in a circular orbit at a height of 2.00 $\times$ 10⁶ m above Earth's surface.What is the period of the satellite's motion at this elevation?

• A)5.65 h
• B)4.24 h
• C)1.07 h
• D)2.12 h
• E)None of these is correct.

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