A satellite moves in a circular orbit around the Earth at a speed of 5034 m/s.

[cardmaster1626]

Determine? A satellite moves in a circular orbit around the Earth at a speed of 5034 m/s. Determine

(a) the satellite's altitude above the surface of the Earth and

(b) the period of the satellite's orbit.

 

[Steve]

a) H = R - Re where R = G*Me/V² m and Re = 6.376E6 m

b) T = 2??[R³/(G*Me)] seconds