The physics of satellite motion around Jupiter. A satellite is placed in orbit 5.00 x 105...

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The physics of satellite motion around Jupiter.
A satellite is placed in orbit 5.00 x 105 m above thesurface of Jupiter. Jupiter has a mass of 1.80 x 1027 kgand a radius of 8.14 x 107 m.

  1. Determine the radius of motion of the satellite.
  2. What force is providing the centripetal force necessary for thesatellite to stay in orbit?
  3. In what direction is the centripetal force always acting?
  4. Derive the mathematical equation that allows you to calculatethe orbital speed of the satellite.
  5. Calculate the orbital speed of the satellite.

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1 The satelitte is revolving around the jupiter of radius r 814 X 10 7 m and at height of h 50 X 10 5 mso the radius of the orbit is R r h 819 X 10 7 m2 The gravitational force of    See Answer
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