A satellite of mass 1000 kg is supposed to orbit the earth at a height of 2000 km above the earth's surface.

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A satellite of mass 1000 kg is supposed to orbit the earth at a height of 2000 km above the earth's surface. Find (a) its speed in the orbit, (b) its kinetic energy, (c) the potential energy of the earth-satellite system and (d) its time period. Mass of the earth = 6 x 1024 kg.

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answered Mar 31, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 12
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