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

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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.
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Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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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 d%5E2=+%2812504%5E2%2B+16050%5E2%29=+413952516. Since this d%5E2 is greater than the d%5E2=45000000 of the orbit of the other satellite, I would say that it is OUTSIDE the orbit of this satellite.

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