Determine the orbital speed of the shuttles cargo

Reference no: EM13277596

The space shuttle typically orbits 400 km above the earth's surface. The earth has a mass of 5.98 × 1024 kg and a radius of 6,380 km.

A) How much would a 2000 kg part for the space station weigh when it has been lifted to that orbit in the shuttle's cargo bay?

B) What is the acceleration due to gravity at that altitude?

C) Use your knowledge of gravitation to determine the orbital speed of the shuttle's cargo.

Reference no: EM13277596

Questions Cloud

Find out the equilibrium constant for the reaction : A solution of only A is made that is initially 0.800 M. After the solution is allowed to reach equilibrium, it is determined that the concentration of B is 1.20 x 10^-4 M. Use this information to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction..

Determine the maximum possible efficiency of the system : A proposed ocean thermal-energy conversion (OTEC) system is a heat engine that would operate between warm water (26Â°C) at the ocean's surface, What is the maximum possible efficiency of the system

Describe what mass of carbon dioxide is produced : What mass of carbon dioxide is produced from the complete combustion of 6.20×10?3 of methane: CH4+ 202 Yields CO2+ 2H2O

Explain what is the h3o+ in a solution that has a poh : What is the [H3O+] in a solution that has a pOH of 2.29? Use E notation and 3 significant figures. Is the solution 1.95X10^12? show me how you got it as well

Determine the orbital speed of the shuttles cargo : The space shuttle typically orbits 400 km above the earth's surface. The earth has a mass of 5.98 × 1024 kg, Use your knowledge of gravitation to determine the orbital speed of the shuttle's cargo

What is the velocity of the combined cart after collision : a 3 kg cart moves on an air track at 1.2 m/s. It collides with and sticks to another cart of mass 5 kg, What is the velocity of the combined cart after collision

Explain a stepwise mechanism for the reaction : Provide a stepwise mechanism for the reaction, showing all electron movement using the curved arrow convention. Sketch a qualitative energy level diagram for the mechanism labeling all relevant points.

Calculate the number of conductor needed for vout at no load : A four-pole dc generator has magnetic flux of 0.06 Wb/pole, a rotational speed of 1800 rpm, full load current of 40 A, and is simplex lap wound. The generator efficiency is 91%. Pole face coverage is 78%.

Discuss how the master patient index : Justify the function of a master patient index - discuss how the master patient index is an important resource in the health care facility.

User Account

All Pages