The International Space Station Orbits at an Altitude of 400

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Essay

The International Space Station orbits at an altitude of 400 km above the Earth's surface. Assuming it is in a stable circular orbit, what is its velocity? For reference, the Earth's radius is 6,400 km, and Earth's mass is 6 * 10²⁴ kg and G = 6.7 * 10^-11 N m²/kg².

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner's

Refers to the ecological systems theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, which examines how environmental layers influence human development.

Microsystem

In ecological systems theory, the immediate environments with which an individual interacts, such as family and school.

Mesosystem

A term from Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory referring to the interconnections between the microsystems, or the immediate environments, in a person's life.

Macrosystem

A term in ecology and sociology referring to the broadest level of the environment, encompassing cultural values, laws, and societal norms.