Determine the speed of the satellite

Question-

Imagine a 560 kg satellite in a circular orbit around the earth with a period of 4.8 hours.

a) Determine the height of the satellite above the surface of the earth

b) Determine the speed of the satellite in m/s.

c) Determine the force of gravity on the satellite.

Mass of Earth = 6.0 x 1024 kg

Radius of Earth = 6.4 x 106 m

G = 6.67 x 10-11 N m2/kg2

Posted Date: 3/7/2014 9:44:17 PM | Location : United Kingdom(UK)

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