Explorer 35's orbit measured 11,400 kilometers across its long dimension. What was the orbit's semimajor axis in kilometers?a. 5

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,700 kmb. 9,600 kmc. 11,400 kmd. 22,800 km

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Aleksandr [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-26T17:45:01+03:00

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option (a)

Step-by-step explanation:

Length of long dimension = 11400 km

It means it is the length of major axis.

So, the length of semi major axis = 11400 / 2 = 5700 km

Thus, the length of semi major axis is 5700 km.