Calculate the satellites kinetic energy

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Problem: In order better to map the surface features of the Moon, a 355-kg imaging satellite is put into circular orbit around the Moon at an altitude of 1.27 × 10² km. The radius and mass of the Moon are 1.74 × 10³ km and 7.36 × 10²² kg.

Part A: Calculate the satellite\'s kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and total orbital energy.

Kinetic energy:

Gravitational potential energy:

Total orbital energy:

Thanks in advance that solve the above problem.

Reference no: EM13698510

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