An earth satellite which moves in the elliptical equatorial orbit shown has a velocity v in space of 17 970 km/h when it passes the end of the semi minor axis at A. The earth has an absolute surface value of g of 9.821 m/s² and has a radius of 6371 km. Determine the radius of curvature ρ of the orbit at A.

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-16 000 km - A 13 860 km 8000 km Problem 2/126