An Earth sate llite has an lliptic~ I orbit described by Apogee (All units a re in

Chapter 7, Problem 84

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An Earth sate llite has an lliptic~ I orbit described by Apogee (All units a re in miles.) 1lle coordinates o f the center of Earth are (16,0). a. 1l1e perigeeofthesatellite's orbit is the point that is nearest Earth's cente r. If the radius of Earth is approximate ly 4000 miles, find the distance of the perigee above Earth's surface. b. ll1e apogee of the satellite's orbit is the point that is the greatest distance from Earth's center. Find the distance of the apogee above Earth's surface.

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