Solved: Explorer 18 On November 27, 1963, the United States launched Explorer 18. Its
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Explorer 18 On November 27, 1963, the United States launched Explorer 18. Its low and high points above the surface of Earth were approximately 119 miles and 123,000 miles (see figure). The center of Earth is the focus of the orbit. Find the polar equation for the orbit and find the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite when (Assume that the radius of Earth is 4000 miles.)
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