Important information about Physics - Mechanics
A satellite of mass 205 kg is launched from a site on the Earth's Equator into an orbit at 175 km above the surface of Earth.
(a) If the orbit is circular, what is the orbital period of this satellite?
s
(b) What is the satellite's speed in orbit?
m/s
(c) What is the minimum energy necessary to place this satellite in orbit, assuming no air friction?