An earth satellite moves in a circular orbit 649 km above


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Question: An Earth satellite moves in a circular orbit 649 km above Earth's surface with a period of 97.51 min.

Part A: What is the speed of the centripetal acceleration of the satellite?

Part B: What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of the satellite?

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