Answer:
T = 7101 s = 118.35 mins = 1.9725 hrs
Explanation:
To solve the question, we apply the formula for gravitational acceleration
a = GM/r², where
a = acceleration due to gravity
G = gravitational constant
M = mass of the earth
r = distance between the satellite and center of the earth
Now, if we make r, subject of formula, we have
r = √(GM/a)
Recall also, that
a = v²/r, making v subject of formula
v = √ar
If we substitute the equation of r into it, we have
v =√a * √r
v =√a * √[√(GM/a)]
v = (GM/a)^¼
Again, remember that period,
T = 2πr/v, we already have v and r, allow have to do is substitute them in
T = 2π * √(GM/a) * [1 / (GM/a)^¼]
T = 2π * (GM/a³)^¼
T = 2 * 3.142 * [(6.67*10^-11 * 5.97*10^24) / (6.25³)]^¼
T = 6.284 * [(3.982*10^14) / 244.140]^¼
T = 6.284 * (1.63*10^12)^¼
T = 6.284 * 1130
T = 7101 s
T = 118.35 mins
T = 1.9725 hrs
