Solved

A 5,000 Kg Satellite Is Orbiting the Earth in a Circular

Question 28

Multiple Choice

A 5,000 kg satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular path. The height of the satellite above the surface of the Earth is 800 km. The speed of the satellite is (ME = 5.98 × 1024 kg, RE = 6.37 × 106 m, G = 6.67 × 10−11 N·m2/kg2)


A) 7,460 m/s.
B) 6,830 m/s.
C) 6,430 m/s.
D) 5,950 m/s.
E) 5,350 m/s.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions