A satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 100 km. What minimum Av (change in velocity of the satellite) is required to crash it on to earth? Mass of earth = 5.972x1024 kg Radius of earth = 6.371x106 m Round your answer to the nearest integer

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A satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of
100 km. What minimum Av (change in
velocity of the satellite) is required to crash it
on to earth?
Mass of earth = 5.972x1024 kg
Radius of earth = 6.371x106 m
Round your answer to the nearest integer
Transcribed Image Text:A satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 100 km. What minimum Av (change in velocity of the satellite) is required to crash it on to earth? Mass of earth = 5.972x1024 kg Radius of earth = 6.371x106 m Round your answer to the nearest integer
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