A satellite is placed in Earth orbit at an altitude of 23,300 mi, which is 1100 miles

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A satellite is placed in Earth orbit at an altitude of 23,300 mi, which is 1100 miles higher than the altitude of a geosynchronous satellite.

(a) Is the period of this satellite greater than or less than 24 hours?

(b) As viewed from the surface of the Earth, does the satellite move eastward or westward? Explain.

(c) Find the orbital period of this satellite.

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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