The satellite S travels around the earth in a circular path with a constant speed of 18 Mm/h. The acceleration is 2 m/s^2. Assume the earth's diameter to be 12 713 km. (Figure 1) A) Determine the altitude h Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units

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The satellite S travels around the earth in a circular path with a constant speed of 18 Mm/h. The acceleration is 2 m/s^2. Assume the earth's diameter to be 12 713 km. (Figure 1)

A) Determine the altitude h

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Since,

at=dvdt=0

 

at= V2ρ

ρ=v2at=500022=12.5×106m =12500km

 

 

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