SOLUTION: A satellite orbits the Earth on a path with equation x^2 + y^2 = 45 000 000. Another satellite, on the same plane, is currently located at (12 504, 16 050). Is the second satellit

Question 88175: A satellite orbits the Earth on a path with equation x^2 + y^2 = 45 000 000. Another satellite, on the same plane, is currently located at (12 504, 16 050). Is the second satellite inside or outside the orbit of the first satellite? Explain.
THNAK u
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming that the earth is located at the point (0,0), find the distance between (0.0) and the satellite at (12 504, 16 050).
Find . Since this is greater than the of the orbit of the other satellite, I would say that it is OUTSIDE the orbit of this satellite.

R^2
RELATED QUESTIONS
1. A satellite is orbiting Earth on a path described by x2+y2=45 000 000. A second... (answered by ikleyn)

A satellite is orbiting Earth on a path described by x2+y2=45 000 000. A second satellite (answered by ikleyn)

Earth is represented on a map of a portion of the solar system so that its surface is the (answered by math_tutor2020)

An orbit of a satellite around a planet is an ellipse, with the planet at one focus of... (answered by ikleyn)

A satellite orbits aroudn the earth in an ellipse orbit of eccentricty 0.80 and with... (answered by ikleyn)

A satellite orbits the earth at about 13^4 km/hr. How long would it take to complete 24... (answered by MathLover1)

The path of a satellite orbiting the earth causes the satellite to pass directly over two (answered by Cromlix)

a satellite completely orbits earth in 216 days. determine the angle through which the... (answered by robertb)

The landstar satellite orbits the earth in a circular pattern. assume that the radius of... (answered by mananth)