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Calculate the period of a satellite orbiting the Moon, 98 km above the Moon's surface. Ignore effects of the Earth. The radius of the Moon is 1740 km.

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Chapter7: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53A

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Part A
Calculate the period of a satellite orbiting the Moon, 98 km above the
Moon's surface. Ignore effects of the Earth. The radius of the Moon is 1740
km.
Express your answer using three significant figures and include the
appropriate units.

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