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A 51-Kg Satellite Is Put into Orbit 37,000 Km Above

Question 18

Question 18

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A 51-kg satellite is put into orbit 37,000 km above the Earth's surface.What is its kinetic energy?


A) 456.9 kJ
B) 663.6 kJ
C) 866.7 kJ
D) 103.3 MJ
E) 235.1 MJ

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