Saturn rotates once in 645 min and has a mass of 5.69 x 1026 kg. Suppose that scientists have placed a satellite in orbit around Saturn that has the same period as saturn. Calculate the radius at which the satellite must orbit.

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Saturn rotates once in 645 min and has a mass of 5.69 x 1026kg.  Suppose that scientists have placed a satellite in orbit around Saturn that has the same period as Saturn. Calculate the radius at which the satellite must orbit.

Saturn rotates once in 645 min and has a mass of 5.69 x 1026kg. Suppose that scientists have placed a
satellite in orbit around Saturn that has the same period as saturn. Calculate the radius at which the satellite
must orbit.
Transcribed Image Text:Saturn rotates once in 645 min and has a mass of 5.69 x 1026kg. Suppose that scientists have placed a satellite in orbit around Saturn that has the same period as saturn. Calculate the radius at which the satellite must orbit.
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