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    The Speed for a "Low" Circular Orbit About the Earth
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The Speed for a "Low" Circular Orbit About the Earth

Question 68

Question 68

Multiple Choice

The speed for a "low" circular orbit about the Earth is about


A) 7.6 km/s.
B) 2.5 × 104 km/s.
C) 2.1 km/s.
D) 1.7 × 104 km/s.
E) 17. km/s.

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