A space vehicle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 362 km above the earth.
Question:
A space vehicle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 362 km above the earth. To return to earth, it decreases its speed as it passes through A by firing its engine for a short interval of time in a direction opposite to the direction of its motion. Knowing that the velocity of the space vehicle should form an angle φB =60? with the vertical as it reaches point B at an altitude of 64.4 km, determine
(a) The required speed of the vehicle as it leaves its circular orbit at A,
(b) Its speed at point B.
Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!
Step by Step Answer:
24 R3960 mi B VB TA6370 km 362 km 6732 km 4 6732 106 m B 6370 ...View the full answer
Answered By
Somshukla Chakraborty
I have a teaching experience of more than 4 years by now in diverse subjects like History,Geography,Political Science,Sociology,Business Enterprise,Economics,Environmental Management etc.I teach students from classes 9-12 and undergraduate students.I boards I handle are IB,IGCSE, state boards,ICSE, CBSE.I am passionate about teaching.Full satisfaction of the students is my main goal.
I have completed my graduation and master's in history from Jadavpur University Kolkata,India in 2012 and I have completed my B.Ed from the same University in 2013. I have taught in a reputed school of Kolkata (subjects-History,Geography,Civics,Political Science) from 2014-2016.I worked as a guest lecturer of history in a college of Kolkata for 2 years teaching students of 1st ,2nd and 3rd year. I taught Ancient and Modern Indian history there.I have taught in another school in Mohali,Punjab teaching students from classes 9-12.Presently I am working as an online tutor with concept tutors,Bangalore,India(Carve Niche Pvt.Ltd.) for the last 1year and also have been appointed as an online history tutor by Course Hero(California,U.S) and Vidyalai.com(Chennai,India).
2+ Reviews
10+ Question Solved
Related Book For 
Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics
ISBN: 978-0073212227
8th Edition
Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Elliot Eisenberg, William Clausen, David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell
Question Posted:
