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Q2 a) A satellite orbits the Earth at constant speed 6.71 km s around a circular path. The centripetal acceleration of t
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- Q2 A A Satellite Orbits The Earth At Constant Speed 6 71 Km S Around A Circular Path The Centripetal Acceleration Of T 1 (31.23 KiB) Viewed 30 times
Q2 a) A satellite orbits the Earth at constant speed 6.71 km s around a circular path. The centripetal acceleration of the satellite is 6,60 m s? How high above the surface of the Earth is the satellite? [2] Height above the surface of the Earth km b) If a different satellite is to orbit the Earth 8 times in one day, calculate its height above the surface of the Earth. Hint: consider Kepler's 3rd law. [3] Height above the surface of the Earth= km c) Calculate the velocity of this satellite. [2] Velocity of satellite = km s 1 Use Rg = 6.37 x 10 m, Mg = 5.98 x 1024 kg, G = 6.67 x 10-" N m² kg 2 and x = 3.1416. Give your answer in the units shown and to 2 decimal places.