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1) A geosynchronous satellite of mass m moves in a circular orbit around the Earth and completes one revolution in the s
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1) A geosynchronous satellite of mass m moves in a circular orbit around the Earth and completes one revolution in the same time I it takes the Earth to complete one rotation around its own axis (24 hours). The Earth has a mass M = 5.98×1024 kg and a radius Rearth = 6.38×106 m. In order to be geosynchronous, the satellite must have a certain speed v and also be at a certain height h above the Earth's surface. Satellite (a) Draw a free-body diagram for the satellite. (b) What is the net force on the satellite? Earth (d) Calculate the numerical value for h. Geostationary orbit (c) For the satellite to go in a circular orbit, what must the net force be equal to?