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Homework Statement
satellite is in a circular orbit around the earth. The period of the satellite is 25.4 hr. Calculate the radius of the orbit of the satellite. Data: Mass of the Earth = 5.98 x 1024 kg
A satellite is an object that orbits around a larger object in space, such as a planet or star. Satellites are used for various purposes, including communication, navigation, and scientific research.
The formula for calculating the radius of orbit is r = a(1-e2) / (1 + e cos θ), where r is the radius of the orbit, a is the semi-major axis, e is the eccentricity, and θ is the true anomaly.
The radius of orbit is directly related to the size of the satellite's orbit. The larger the radius of orbit, the larger the size of the orbit. This means that the satellite will have a longer distance to travel around the object it is orbiting.
The radius of orbit is typically measured in kilometers (km) or meters (m). However, in some cases, it may also be measured in astronomical units (AU) or miles (mi).
The radius of orbit is inversely related to the speed of the satellite. This means that the larger the radius of orbit, the slower the satellite will travel. Conversely, a smaller radius of orbit means a faster speed for the satellite.