K KateF New member Jan 28, 2009 #1 A satellite has a mass of 5650 kg and is in a circular orbit 4.6 105 m above the surface of a planet. The period of the orbit is two hours. The radius of the planet is 4.05 106 m. What is the true weight of the satellite in orbit?
A satellite has a mass of 5650 kg and is in a circular orbit 4.6 105 m above the surface of a planet. The period of the orbit is two hours. The radius of the planet is 4.05 106 m. What is the true weight of the satellite in orbit?