An earth satellite which moves in the elliptical equatorial orbit shown has a velocity v in space

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An earth satellite which moves in the elliptical equatorial orbit shown has a velocity v in space of 17 970 km/h when it passes the end of the semi minor axis at A. The earth has an absolute surface value of g of 9.821 m/s2 and has a radius of 6371 km. Determine the radius of curvature ρ of the orbit at A.

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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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