The orbital speed of a satellite in a low Earth orbit (just above the surface) is approximately:
A15.0 km/s
B11.2 km/s
C5.0 km/s
D7.9 km/s
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 7.9 km/s
√(gR) ≈ 7.9 km/s.
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