Concept explainers
(a)
To Find:The equation for the orbit of this satellite if the origin is at the center of Earth.
(a)
Answer to Problem 47PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:A satellite is in circular orbit
Radius of the orbit is the sum of the radius of the Earth and the distance from Earth to satellite
i.e.
Thus the radius is
Now
Equation of the orbit
Hence,
(b)
To Draw: A sketch of Earth and the orbit to scale. Label the sketch.
(b)
Answer to Problem 47PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given: A satellite is in circular orbit
Radius is
Here
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