A satellite of mass 180 kg is placed into Earth orbit at aheight of 850 km above the surface.
(a) Assuming a circular orbit, how long does the satellite taketo complete one orbit?
ans)_____h
(b) What is the satellite's speed?
7558.5 Correct: Your answer is correct. m/s
(c) Starting from the satellite on the Earth's surface, what isthe minimum energy input necessary to place this satellite inorbit? Ignore air resistance but include the effect of the planet'sdaily rotation.
ans)________J
