Use the following constants: G=6.67 x 10-11Nm2/kg2; Moon: RM =1.74 x 106 m, MM =7.35x1022 kg

According to Examples in Chapter 6, for a satellite on acircular orbit, the centripetal force mv2/r equals thegravitational force. From this relationship one can calculate thespeed as well as the period of a satellite. NASA has deployed alunar satellite of 248 kg that is in a circular orbit at a heightof 812 km above the surface of the Moon. Calculate its period, ie,the time for the satellite to complete one circle around the moon.Give answer in seconds.

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given that G667 x 1011 Nm2kg2 Moon Rm 174 x 106 m 1740 km Mm 735x1022 kg satellite weight Ms 248 k... View the full answer