SOLUTION: A satellite is in a circular orbit 311 km above the equator of the earth. How far must it travel for its longitude to change by 42.0 degree
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Question 1199526: A satellite is in a circular orbit 311 km above the equator of the earth. How far must it travel for its longitude to change by 42.0 degree Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A satellite is in a circular orbit 311 km above the equator of the earth. How far must it travel for its longitude to change by 42.0 degree
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E = radius of the Earth in kms
radius of the satellite's orbit = E + 311
d = 2*pi*(E + 311)*42/360 kms
