A 1000-lb satellite is placed in a circular orbit 3000 mi above the surface of the earth.
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A 1000-lb satellite is placed in a circular orbit 3000 mi above the surface of the earth. At this elevation the acceleration of gravity is 8.03 ft/s2. Knowing that its orbital speed is 14,000 mi/h, determine the kinetic energy of the satellite.
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