Find the equation that models the path of a satellite if its path is a hyperbola, a=55,000 km and c=81,000 km. Assume the center

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2 years ago

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of the hyperbola is the origin and the transverse axis is horizontal.

2 answers:

Yuki888 [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-05T21:37:56+03:00

Given:

Hyperbola

a=55,000 km and c=81,000 km

hyperbola is the origin and the transverse axis is horizontal

Required:

Equation of the path of a satellite

Solution:

Formula for hyperbola, (x-h)2/a2 – (x-k)2/b2 = 1

At origin, (h, k) = (0, 0)

(x-0)2/(55000)2 – (x-0)2/(81000)2 = 1

Vinil7 [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-06T00:02:46+03:00

Vinil7 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

x^2/5500^2-y^2/(3536000000)=1

Step-by-step explanation:

c^2=a^2+b^2 81000^2=55000^2+b^2

b^2=3536000000, b=4000sqrt(221)