Posted by jess on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 12:07am.
GM/(Re +h)^2 = V^2/(Re + h)
or
G M = V^2*(Re + h)
Solve for V
G = universal constant of gravity
Re = Earth radius = 6370 km
h = 2000 km
M = Earth's mass
I did that and I am still getting the wrong answers, do I have to convert anything?
Re and h should be in meters if G is in N*m^2/kg^2
M must be in kg. Are you sure you used the correct values for G and M?
You will get the answer in m/s if you do it right.
Related Questions
physics - A satellite is in circular orbit above the Earth at an altitude of ...
physics - Two Earth satellites, A and B, each of mass m, are to be launched into...
physics - Two Earth satellites, A and B, each of mass m, are to be launched into...
Physics - A satellite of mass 220 kg is launched from a site on Earth's ...
Physics - A satellite of mass 210 kg is launched from a site on Earth's ...
geometry - A satellite in a nearly circular orbit is 2000 km above Earth's ...
Physics - Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth. The orbit for ...
Geometry - A satellite in a nearly circular orbit is 2000 km above Earth's ...
gravity - You are an astronaut in the space shuttle pursuing a satellite in need...
Physics - A satellite moves in a circular orbit around the Earth at a speed of 6...
For Further Reading
