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Chapter 4, Problem 42Q
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The two forms of satellite’s orbital energy when a satellite is in a circular orbit and determine whether the energy of the satellite needs to be increased or decreased in order to orbit at a larger distance from Earth.
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A satellite at a particular point along an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy of 4700 MJMJ with respect to Earth's surface and a kinetic energy of 4400 MJMJ . Later in its orbit the satellite's potential energy is 5900 MJMJ .
Use conservation of energy to find its kinetic energy at that point.
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A satellite at a particular point along an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy of
4700 MJMJ with respect to Earth's surface and a kinetic energy of 4400 MJ. Later in its orbit the
satellite's potential energy is 5900 MJ.
Use conservation of energy to find its kinetic energy at that point.
At a particular point in orbit a satellite in an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy of 5000 MJ with respect to Earth’s surface and a kinetic energy of 4500 MJ. Later in its orbit, the satellite’s potential energy is 6000 MJ. What is its kinetic energy at that point?
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