A satellite is in a polar orbit around the earth, passing successively over the north and south

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A satellite is in a polar orbit around the earth, passing successively over the north and south poles (see Figure 9.21). As we stand on the ground, what is the motion of the satellite as we see it from our rotating frame?

Data from Figure 9.21

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

Authors: T. M. Helliwell, V. V. Sahakian

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