1 A satellite of mass 66 kg is in orbit round the Earth at a distance of 5.7R above its surface, where R is the value of the mean radius of the Earth. If the gravitational field strength at the Earth's surface is 9.8 Nkg ', calculate the centripetal force acting on the satellite. Assuming the Earth's mean radius to be 6400 km, calculate the period of the satellite in orbit in laours. [L]

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A121 A satellite of mass 66 kg is in orbit round
the Earth at a distance of 5.7R above its
surface, where R is the value of the mean
radius of the Earth. If the gravitational field
strength at the Earth's surface is 9.8 Nkg ',
calculate the centripetal force acting on the
satellite.
Assuming the Earth's mean radius to be
6400 km, calculate the period of the satellite
in orbit in lhours.
[L]
Transcribed Image Text:A121 A satellite of mass 66 kg is in orbit round the Earth at a distance of 5.7R above its surface, where R is the value of the mean radius of the Earth. If the gravitational field strength at the Earth's surface is 9.8 Nkg ', calculate the centripetal force acting on the satellite. Assuming the Earth's mean radius to be 6400 km, calculate the period of the satellite in orbit in lhours. [L]
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