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

question 58

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 acceleration due to gravity at this elevation?

• A)9.80 m/s²
• B)3.22 m/s²
• C)5.67 m/s²
• D)7.68 m/s²
• E)None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings or behaviors from the original source to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously excluded from conscious thought.

Projection

A defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.

Denial

A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.