The spacecraft P is in the elliptical orbit shown. At the instant represented, its speed is v

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The spacecraft P is in the elliptical orbit shown. At the instant represented, its speed is v = 13,244 ft /sec. Determine the corresponding values of r˙, θ˙, r¨, and θ¨. Use g = 32.23 ft /sec2 as the acceleration of gravity on the surface of the earth and R = 3959 mi as the radius of the earth.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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