The periodic time (see Prob. 12.84) of an earth satellite in a circular polar orbit is 120
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The periodic time (see Prob. 12.84) of an earth satellite in a circular polar orbit is 120 min. Determine
(a) The altitude h of the satellite,
(b) The time during which the satellite is above the horizon for an observer located at the northpole.
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th A B Horizon R= 6370 km
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