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(II) Determine the time it takes for a satellite to orbit the Earth in a circular
Chapter 5, Problem 46P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 46P
(II) Determine the time it takes for a satellite to orbit the Earth in a circular near-Earth orbit. A “near-Earth” orbit is at a height above the surface of the Earth that is very small compared to the radius of the Earth. [Hint: You may take the acceleration due to gravity as essentially the same as that on the surface.] Does your result depend on the mass of the satellite?
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QUESTION:
Problem 46P
(II) Determine the time it takes for a satellite to orbit the Earth in a circular near-Earth orbit. A “near-Earth” orbit is at a height above the surface of the Earth that is very small compared to the radius of the Earth. [Hint: You may take the acceleration due to gravity as essentially the same as that on the surface.] Does your result depend on the mass of the satellite?
ANSWER:
Solution 46P
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We have to calculate the time period of the satellite