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A satellite of mass 1,500 kg is placed in a circular Earth orbitat a height, h, above the surface. It is launched from TreasureIsland in the SF Bay at 37 degrees latitude (north of the equator).2465.98 10 , 6.37 10EarthEarthMxkgRx==ma) Derive Kepler’s Thrid Lawfrom Newton’s Universal Law of gravity. b) If the orbital period ofthe satellite is 12 hrs, find the distance h above the Earth. c)What is the minimum energy required to put the satellite in orbit?Do not ignore the rotation of the Earth. d) What is theacceleration due to gravity at this height above the surface?p

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