Vector Mechanics For Engineers
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ISBN: 9781259977305
Author: BEER, Ferdinand P. (ferdinand Pierre), Johnston, E. Russell (elwood Russell), Cornwell, Phillip J., SELF, Brian P.
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Chapter 14.3, Problem 14.94P
A space vehicle describing a circular orbit about the earth at a speed of
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