In order better to map the surface features of the Moon, a 359-kg imaging satellite is...
In order better to map the surface features of the Moon, a 359-kg imaging satellite is put into circular orbit around the Moon at an altitude of 1.31 ? 102 km. Calculate the satellite\'s kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and total orbital energy. The radius and mass of the Moon are 1.74 ? 103 km and 7.36 ? 1022 kg.
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