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A geosynchronous orbit is one in which the satellite orbitsabove the equator and has an orbital period of 24 hours so that itis always above the same point on the spinning earth. Calculate thealtitude of such a satellite.

(b) What is the gravitational field experienced by thesatellite? Give your answer as a percentage in relation to thegravitational eld at the earth's surface.

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First, solve the problem in terms of variables. Then,calculate the numerical values.

Use the following variables:(you can use your own variables aswell)

ME: Mass of earth

m: the mass of the satellite:

RE: radius of Earth

h: altitude

T: the orbital period.

g: gravitational field at the earth's surface

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