2. A 500 kg satellite experiences a gravitational force of 3000 N, while moving in a circular orbit around the earth. a. Determine the radius of the circular orbit. b. Determine the speed of the satellite. c. Determine the period of the orbit.
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1. The earth has a mass of 5.98 × 10245.98 × 1024 kg and the moon has a mass of 7.35 × 10227.35 × 1022 kg. The distance from the centre of the moon to the centre of the earth is 3.84 × 1083.84 × 108 m. A rocket with a total mass of 1200 kg is 3.0 × 1083.0 × 108 m from the centre of the earth and directly in between the earth and the moon. Find the net gravitational force on the rocket from the earth and moon.
2. A 500 kg satellite experiences a gravitational force of 3000 N, while moving in a circular orbit around the earth.
a. Determine the radius of the circular orbit.
b. Determine the speed of the satellite.
c. Determine the period of the orbit.
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