A satellite of mass 175 kg is launched from a site on Earth's equator into an orbit at 180 km above the surface of Earth. (The mass of the Earth is 5.98 x 1024 kg, and the radius of the Earth is 6.38 x 103 km.) (a) Assuming a circular orbit, what is the orbital period of this satellite? 5286 (b) What is the satellite's speed in its orbit? 7798 v m/s (c) What is the minimum energy necessary to place the satellite orbit, assuming no air friction? 6.38 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. J

A satellite of mass 175 kg is launched from a site on Earth's equator into an orbit at 180 km above the surface of Earth. (The mass of the Earth is 5.98 x 1024 kg, and the radius of the Earth is 6.38 x 103 km.) (a) Assuming a circular orbit, what is the orbital period of this satellite? 5286 (b) What is the satellite's speed in its orbit? 7798 v m/s (c) What is the minimum energy necessary to place the satellite orbit, assuming no air friction? 6.38 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. J

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