A satelite is 5,400 miles from the horizon of earth. Earths radius is about 4000 miles. Find the approximate distance the sateli

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kakasveta [241] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-10T03:25:03+03:00

Answer:

The distance of Satelite from the earth's surface = 2720.12 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Below is the calculation for distance:

Use Pythagorean theorem

Distance, d² = 5400² + 4000²

d² = 45160000

d = 6720.12

Subtract the radius to find the distance from earth's surface.

Distance = 6720.12 - 4000 = 2720.12

The distance of Satelite from the earth's surface = 2720.12 miles