This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What is the kinetic energy of a 200-kg satellite as it follows a circular orbit of radius 8.0 106 m ... (Read 82 times)

mikaylakyoung

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
What is the kinetic energy of a 200-kg satellite as it follows a circular orbit of radius 8.0  106 m around the Earth? (Mass of Earth = 6.0  1024 kg.)
 a. 5.0  109 J
  b. 1.0  1010 J
  c. 1.5  1010 J
  d. 2.0  1010 J
  e. 2.5  109 J

Question 2

A spacecraft (mass = m) orbits a planet (mass = M) in a circular orbit (radius = R). What is the minimum energy required to send this spacecraft to a distant point in space where the gravitational force on the spacecraft by the planet is negligible?
 a. GmM/(4R)
  b. GmM/R
  c. GmM/(2R)
  d. GmM/(3R)
  e. 2GmM/(5R)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

livaneabi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




mikaylakyoung

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Excellent


abro1885

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library