Multiple Choice
The Hubble Space Telescope orbits at an altitude of 600 km above the Earth's surface.Assuming it is in a stable circular orbit,what is its velocity? For reference,the Earth's radius is 6,400 km,and Earth's mass is .
A) 240,000 m/s
B) 7,500 m/s
C) 51,000 m/s
D) You must know the mass of the Hubble Space Telescope to determine its speed.
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