Question

A satelite is 5,400 miles from the horizon of earth. Earths radius is about 4000 miles. Find the approximate distance the satelite is from the earths surface

Answer 1

The distance of Satelite from the earth's surface = 2720.12 miles

Explanation:

Below is the calculation for distance:

Use Pythagorean theorem

Distance, d² = 5400² + 4000²

d² = 45160000

d = 6720.12

Subtract the radius to find the distance from earth's surface.

Distance = 6720.12 - 4000 = 2720.12

The distance of Satelite from the earth's surface = 2720.12 miles