If the average speed of an orbiting space shuttle is 20,000mi/h, determine the t

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If the average speed of an orbiting space shuttle is 20,000mi/h, determine the time required for it to circle earth. Make sureyou consider the fact that the shuttle is orbiting about 200 miabove earth's surface, and assume that earth's radius is 3,963miles. answer in hour.... If the average speed of an orbiting space shuttle is 20,000mi/h, determine the time required for it to circle earth. Make sureyou consider the fact that the shuttle is orbiting about 200 miabove earth's surface, and assume that earth's radius is 3,963miles. answer in hour....

Explanation / Answer

The radius of orbit is 3963 + 200 = 4163 miles Circumference = 2*radius*pi = 26157 miles Time = distance / speed = 26157 miles   /    20000 mi/hr = 1.31 hours

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