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A 500 kg satellite experiences a gravitational force of 3000 N, while moving in a circular orbit around the earth. Determine the speed of the satellite.

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Answer:

Speed of the satellite V = 6.991 × 10³ m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Force F = 3,000N

Mass of satellite m = 500 kg

Mass of earth M = 5.97 × 10²⁴

Gravitational force G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹

Find:

Speed of the satellite.

Computation:

Radius r = √[GMm / F]

Radius r = √[(6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ )(5.97 × 10²⁴)(500) / (3,000)

Radius r = 8.146 × 10⁶ m

Speed of the satellite V = √rF / m

Speed of the satellite V = √(8.146 × 10⁶)(3,000) / 500

Speed of the satellite V = 6.991 × 10³ m/s

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