Question

When the space shuttle orbits 200 miles from the surface of the Earth, it is 4200 miles from the Earth's center. How far does the shuttle travel each time it circles the Earth at the distance? (Use 3.14 for л.)​

Answer 1

Answer: The shuttle travels 26,376 miles each time it circles the Earth.

Explanation:

1. Use the formula for circumference.

`C=2(3.14)r`, where
`C` represents the circumference and
`r` represents the radius.

2. Substitute the values into the formula.

`C=2(3.14)4200`

3. Solve the equation

`C=26376`