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Use the values RE = 6370 km = 3960 mi for the radius of the earth.The moon is approximatel...

Use the values RE = 6370 km = 3960 mi for the radius of the earth.

The moon is approximately 383,000 km from the earth. Assume that the moon’s orbit around the earth is circular with velocity given by Eq. (14.24).

*a) What is the magnitude of the moon’s velocity?


(b) How long does it take to complete one revolution around the earth?

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