Assume that the earth is a sphere of radius 3980miles. A satellite travels in a circular

Chapter 10, Problem 35

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Assume that the earth is a sphere of radius 3980miles. A satellite travels in a circular orbit aroundthe earth, 900 miles above the equator, makingone full orbit every 6 hours. If it passes directlyover a tracking station at 2 P.M., what is thedistance from the satellite to the tracking stationat 2:05 P.M.?

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