Question: A GPS satellite develops a fault whereby it moves into an orbit 1 9 8 0 0 km above the Earth s surface and also

A GPS satellite develops a fault whereby it moves into an orbit 19800 km above the Earths surface and also emits a weak signal whose power is only 20 W. What will be the power per square metre of the signal received on the Earths surface? Choose the nearest value from the list below. (W/m2 represents watts per square metre.)
Question 6Select one:
4 x 109 W/m2
4 x 1017 W/m2
2 x 1016 W/m2
8 x 105 W/m2
2 x 104 W/m2
8 x 108 W/m2
4 x 1015 W/m2

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Physics Questions!