Centripetal acceleration = v2/r and points normal to the velocity. Use the given velocity and acceleration to calculate the radius from the center of the earth. To find altitude subtract the radius of the earth from that number. .
Andres V.
asked • 10/06/21Please help. altitud and radio
The space station revolves around the Earth in a circular orbit, with a speed of 27,570 km / h and a normal acceleration of 8.64 m / s2. What is the radius of its orbit? What is its altitude above sea level?
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