the BC number is actually for the second part of the question. You got closer to me. I tried my calcs again and still getting the same off-base number. I've plugged it into the calculator just like this.
7400^2 (0.000139m^-1 sin(10)) / 2(2.7182) and get 9.298x10^10
Homework Statement
Contact lenses being manufactured in space are returned in a re-entry capsule to Earth for distribution and sale. If the re-entry velocity is 7.4km/s and the re-entry flight-path angle is 10 degrees, determine the maximum deceleration it will experience and at what...
Homework Statement
My math is horrible and I'm in an orbital mechanics class which I'm way over my head...my question is...
"What is the specific mechanical energy, e, of an orbit with a semimajor axis of 42,160km"
Homework Equations
I used a formula that took
-3.986x10^5 / 2x...
Problems with an Orbit...
Homework Statement
what is peculiar about the orbit"
Semimajor axis = 5740km
Eccentricity = 0.1
Inclination = 53
Right ascension of the ascending node = 345
Argument of perigee = 270
True anomaly = 183
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The Attempt at a Solution...