Question

A space shuttle releases a space telescope into orbit around the earth. The telescope goes from being stationary to traveling at a speed of 1700 m/s in 25 seconds. What is the acceleration of the satellite?

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Answer 1

To find the acceleration of the satellite, we can use the formula:

acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time

In this case, the final velocity is 1700 m/s, the initial velocity is 0 m/s (since the telescope starts from being stationary), and the time taken is 25 seconds.

Plugging these values into the formula:

acceleration = (1700 m/s - 0 m/s) / 25 s

Simplifying the equation:

acceleration = 1700 m/s / 25 s

acceleration = 68 m/s^2

Therefore, the acceleration of the satellite is 68 m/s^2.