In order better to map the surface features of the moon a


Problem: In order better to map the surface features of the Moon, a 355-kg imaging satellite is put into circular orbit around the Moon at an altitude of 1.27 × 102 km. The radius and mass of the Moon are 1.74 × 103 km and 7.36 × 1022 kg.

Part A: Calculate the satellite\'s kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and total orbital energy.

Kinetic energy:

Gravitational potential energy:

Total orbital energy:

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