Question
Let G be the universal gravitational constant and mp be the mass of the planet a satellite is orbiting. Which equation could be used to find the velocity of the satellite if it is placed in a low Earth orbit?(1 point)
Responses
v=1(7,000 km)Gmp−−−−√
v=1(200 km)Gmp−−−−√
v=Gmp(7,000 km)−−−−−−−√
v=Gmp(200 km)−−−−−−√
Responses
v=1(7,000 km)Gmp−−−−√
v=1(200 km)Gmp−−−−√
v=Gmp(7,000 km)−−−−−−−√
v=Gmp(200 km)−−−−−−√
Answers
GPT 3.5
The correct equation to find the velocity of the satellite in a low Earth orbit is:
v = (G * mp)^(1/2) / (7,000 km)^(1/2)
v = (G * mp)^(1/2) / (7,000 km)^(1/2)