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While describing a circular orbit 200 mi above the earth a
Chapter 13, Problem 13.87(choose chapter or problem)
While describing a circular orbit 200 mi above the earth a space vehicle launches a 6000-lb communications satellite. Determine (a) the additional energy required to place the satellite in a geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of 22,000 mi above the surface of the earth, (b) the energy required to place the satellite in the same orbit by launching it from the surface of the earth, excluding the energy needed to overcome air resistance. (A geosynchronous orbit is a circular orbit in which the satellite appears stationary with respect to the ground.)
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While describing a circular orbit 200 mi above the earth a space vehicle launches a 6000-lb communications satellite. Determine (a) the additional energy required to place the satellite in a geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of 22,000 mi above the surface of the earth, (b) the energy required to place the satellite in the same orbit by launching it from the surface of the earth, excluding the energy needed to overcome air resistance. (A geosynchronous orbit is a circular orbit in which the satellite appears stationary with respect to the ground.)
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