a) set mv^2/r = GMm/r^2
v = sqrt(GM/r) M = 5.98e24 r = 7.4e6 + radius of earth which is something like 6300km. You'll have to look it up.
b) PE = mgh h is the r you used in part a
c) add 'em up
d) not familiar with the term
a 55 kg satellite is in circular orbit earth with an orbital radius of 7.4 x 10^6 m . determine the satellite’s
a)kinetic energy
b)gravitational potential energy
c)total energy
d)binding energy
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