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Answer to Problem 13.111P
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Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The altitude of the space vehicle at point A, ha = 225mi.
The altitude of the space vehicle at point B, hb = 40mi.
Radius of earth, R = 3960mi.
Calculation:
The radius of the orbit at point A,
The radius of the orbit at point B,
Velocity in circular orbit at point A,
The kinetic energy at point A,
Potential energy at point A,
The kinetic energy at point B,
Potential energy at point B,
Law of conservation of energy,
Conservation of angular momentum between A and B,
Now from equation 1, putting the value of vb.
From equation 2
The energy expenditure,
The energy expenditure at point A,
Additional energy at point A,,
Kinetic energy at point A,
Potential energy at point A,
The kinetic energy at point B,
Potential energy at point B,
Law of conservation of energy,
Conservation of angular momentum between A and B,
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