When Satellites Observe Earth, They Can Scan Only Part of Earth's

question 2

Multiple Choice

When satellites observe Earth, they can scan only part of Earth's surface. Some satellites have sensors that can measure the angle shown in the figure. Let h represent the satellite's distance from Earth's surface and let r represent Earth's radius. Find the rate at which h is changing with respect to when (Assume r = 4460 miles.) Round your answer to the nearest unit.

• A) -2973 mi/radian
• B) -5150 mi/radian
• C) 5150 mi/radian
• D) -8920 mi/radian
• E) 2973 mi/radian

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