Two Earth satellites, A and B, each of massm, are to be launched into circular orbits about Earth'scenter. Satellite A is to orbit at an altitude of 6660 km.Satellite B is to orbit at an altitude of 23200 km. Theradius of Earth REis 6370 km.(a) What is the ratio of the potential energy ofsatellite B to that of satellite A, in orbit?(b) What is the ratio of the kinetic energy ofsatellite B to that of satellite A, in orbit?(c)Which satellite (answer A or B) has the greatertotal energy if each has a mass of 17.0 kg? (d) Byhow much?
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