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6.1.2a Contents of the Solar System

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Question 14

A research satellite orbits the Earth at a distance of 8000 km from the Earth's centre. It makes 14 orbits in every 24-hour24\text{-hour}24-hour period.

What is the speed of the satellite in its orbit?

A

2100 km/h2100\text{ km/h}2100 km/h

B

4700 km/h4700\text{ km/h}4700 km/h

C

15000 km/h15000\text{ km/h}15000 km/h

D

29000 km/h29000\text{ km/h}29000 km/h

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