Yefim S. answered • 10/30/20
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mv2/r = F; r = mv2/r = 1500kg·47002m2/s2/170N = 194911764.7 m
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asked • 10/30/20What is the radius of its orbit?
A centripetal force of 170 N acts on a 1,500-kg satellite moving with a speed of 4,700 m/s in a circular orbit around a planet. What is the radius of its orbit?
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Belisario G. answered • 10/30/20
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Fc = m * V^2/R
R = (m * V^2)/Fc = (1500 * 4700^2)/170 = 194.9 * 10 ^6 meters
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