a.
The speed of a satellite that is in orbit above Mercury’s surface.
a.
Answer to Problem 17PP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of Mercury is
The radius of Mercury is
Height of satellite above mercury’s surface is
Formula used:
Orbital speed of a satellite can be obtained by:
Where,
Calculation:
It is known that the value of gravitational constant is
The radius of the orbit of the satellite is
Orbital speed can be calculated as follows:
Conclusion:
Thus, the orbital speed of the satellite is
b.
The orbital period of the satellite.
b.
Answer to Problem 17PP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of Mercury is
The radius of Mercury is
Height of satellite above mercury’s surface is
Formula used:
Period of a Planet orbiting the Mercury is given by,
Where,
Calculation:
It is known that the value of gravitational constant is,
And, the radius of the orbit of the satellite is,
Then, using the given and known values, the orbital period of satellite will be
Conclusion:
Thus, the orbital period of the satellite around Mercury is approximately
Chapter 7 Solutions
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
Tutorials in Introductory Physics
University Physics Volume 2
Physics: Principles with Applications
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON