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IP A satellite is placed in Earth orbit 1000 miles higher
Chapter 12, Problem 84GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 84GP
IP A satellite is placed in Earth orbit 1000 miles higher than the altitude of a geosynchronous satellite. Referring to Active Example 12-1, we see that the altitude of the satellite is 23,300 mi. (a) Is the period of this satellite greater than or less than 24 hours? (b) As viewed from the surface of the Earth, does the satellite move eastward or westward? Explain. (c) Find the orbital period of this satellite.
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QUESTION:
Problem 84GP
IP A satellite is placed in Earth orbit 1000 miles higher than the altitude of a geosynchronous satellite. Referring to Active Example 12-1, we see that the altitude of the satellite is 23,300 mi. (a) Is the period of this satellite greater than or less than 24 hours? (b) As viewed from the surface of the Earth, does the satellite move eastward or westward? Explain. (c) Find the orbital period of this satellite.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4
In this question, we need to check if the period of geosynchronous satellite is greater than or less than 24 hours
In part b, we need to explain if the satellite move eastward or westward as viewed from the surface of Earth
In part c, we need to find the orbital period of this satellite
Data given
Altitude of satellite