17. Speed of a satellite

Calculate the speed with which a satellite moves if it is at a height of \(36,000\ km\) from the Earth’s surface and has an orbital period of \(24\ h\).

 

[HINT: Take \(R = 6370\ km\) and convert \(hour\) into \(seconds\) before doing calculation.]

 

Answer: [NOTE: Enter up to three decimal places for answers.]

 

Orbital velocity of a satellite \(=\)  \(kms^{-1}\)

 

Speed \(=\)  \(kmh^{-1}\)