Question
A satellite is in circular orbit around a planet with a known radius. What information do you need to calculate the speed of the spacecraft? (check all that apply)
the mass of the spacecraft
the speed of the spacecraft’s launch
the acceleration due to gravity on the planet
the mass of the planet
the altitude of the orbit
the mass of the spacecraft
the speed of the spacecraft’s launch
the acceleration due to gravity on the planet
the mass of the planet
the altitude of the orbit
Answers
GPT 3.5
- the mass of the spacecraft
- the acceleration due to gravity on the planet
- the altitude of the orbit
- the acceleration due to gravity on the planet
- the altitude of the orbit