SOLUTION: When a satellite is h kilometers above the Earth the period T minutes, or the time for one complete revolution is given by the formula: T= 1.66 . 10^-4 (6.370+ h)³/² DIRE

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Question 1188464:
When a satellite is h kilometers above the Earth the period T minutes, or the time for one
complete revolution is given by the formula: T= 1.66 . 10^-4 (6.370+ h)³/²
DIRECTION: Calculate the period of a satellite at an altitude of 600

Answer by ikleyn(52867)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute h= 600 into the formula and calculate.



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