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Chapter 18, Problem 5P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 5P
Suppose the space shuttle is in orbit 400 km from the Earth’s surface, and circles the Earth about once every 90 minutes. Find the centripetal acceleration of the space shuttle in its orbit. Express your answer in terms of g, the gravitational acceleration at the Earth’s surface.
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QUESTION:
Problem 5P
Suppose the space shuttle is in orbit 400 km from the Earth’s surface, and circles the Earth about once every 90 minutes. Find the centripetal acceleration of the space shuttle in its orbit. Express your answer in terms of g, the gravitational acceleration at the Earth’s surface.
ANSWER:
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The known values are,
Distance of space shuttle from Earth's surface
Time taken to circle the Earth
Radius of the Earth is