A satellite moves in a circular earth orbit that has a radius of 7.49 x 106...

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A satellite moves in a circular earth orbit that has a radius of7.49 x 106 m. A model airplane is flying on a 24.1-m guideline in ahorizontal circle. The guideline is nearly parallel to the ground.Find the speed of the plane such that the plane and the satellitehave the same centripetal acceleration.

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If M is the mass of earth and m the mass of satellite thegravitational force at the satellite altitude H is assuming R ismeasured from the    See Answer
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