Solved

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

Question 34

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 velocity of the satellite is (Me = 5.98 ×\times 1024 kg, Re = 6.37 ×\times 106 m, G = 6.67 ×\times 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