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An orbiting satellite is in a circular orbit 300 miles above the earth's surface. Determine the velocity of the satellite. Assume the radius of the earth is 3960 miles. a) 16,980 mph Ob) 17,018 mph

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An orbiting satellite is in a circular orbit 300 miles above the earth's surface.
Determine the velocity of the satellite. Assume the radius of the earth is 3960
miles.
a) 16,980 mph
b) 17,018 mph
Oc) 17,990 mph
d) 18,012 mph

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