A satellite is placed in Earth orbit 1000 miles higher than the altitude of a geosynchronous satellite. Referringto Active Example 12-1, we see that the altitude of the satellite is 23,300 mi. (a) Is the period of this satellite greater than or less than 24 hours? (b) As viewed from the surface of the Earth, does the satellite move eastward or westward? Explain. (c) Find the orbital period of this satellite.
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