(a)
To find: the polar equation of the orbit
(a)
Answer to Problem 64E
The polar equation of the orbit is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Its low and high points above the surface of Earth were about 119 miles and 122,800 miles, respectively.
The radius of Earth is 4000 miles
Calculation:
Write the expression for the aphelion.
Write the expression for the perihelion.
Divide the aphelion by the perihelion. Solve for e.
Use to and the expression for the aphelion to find a.
Use the equation given in exercise 49. Plug in the a and e.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the polar equation of the orbit is
(b)
To find: the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite
(b)
Answer to Problem 64E
The distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Use the result of part a.
Subtract 4000 to find the distance to the surface of the Earth.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite is
(c)
To find: the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite
(c)
Answer to Problem 64E
The distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Use the result of part a.
Subtract 4000 to find the distance to the surface of the Earth.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite is
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