Consider a geosynchronous satellite with an orbital period of 24 h. (a) What is the satellite’s speed in orbit? (b) What speed must the satellite reach during launch to attain the geosynchronous orbit? (Assume all fuel is burned in a short period. Neglect air resistance.)

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Consider a geosynchronous satellite with an orbital period of 24 h.
(a) What is the satellite’s speed in orbit?
(b) What speed must the satellite reach during launch to attain the geosynchronous orbit? (Assume all fuel is burned in a short period. Neglect air resistance.)

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