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The weight of an astronaut on Earth surface is 950 N. What is the astronaut weight...

The weight of an astronaut on Earth surface is 950 N. What is the astronaut weight in a satellite orbiting Earth at an altitude of 500km with a speed of 450 m/s? (g=9.8 m/s2 and REarth = 6400 km). Select one: a. 790 N b. 815 N c. 852 N d. 1020 N

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First, find the acceleration due to gravity at satellite's altitude.

Consider the satellite

Let's assume that the satellite is in a circular path.

The gravitational force experienced by the satellite at altitude is the same as the weight of the satellite

Radius of the orbit = Radius of earth + Altitude

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Weight of the astronaut on Earth,

Mass of the astronaut,

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Weight of the astronaut on the satellite,

ANSWER: Option b. 815N

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genius_generous answered 1 year ago

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