Question: A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit at an altitude of 5 0 0 km above the surface. The satellite deploys a payload

A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit at an altitude of 500 km above the surface. The satellite deploys a payload that moves radially outward from the satellite's cabin with a relative velocity of 100ms. The latitude of deployment is 30.
Assume:
Earth's radius: RE=6,371km,
Earth's angular velocity: =7.29210-5rads,
Mass of the payload: 100 kg .
a) The Coriolis force acting on the payload immediately after deployment.
b) The direction of the Coriolis force.
(2 Marks)
A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit

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