The period of an artificial satellite orbiting very near the surface of the Earth’s surface.
Answer to Problem 58P
Solution:
84.5minutes
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Period of Moon,
Calculation:
The radius of the near Earth’s orbit,
According to Kepler’s third law of planetary motion:
Substitute the values and solve:
Conclusion:
Therefore, the period of an artificial satellite orbiting very near the Earth’s surface is 84.5minutes.
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