Question

if the average speed of an orbiting space shuttle is 19,800mi/h, determine the time required for it to circle earth

Answer 1

$r=3963\ miles$

$h=200\ miles$

$R=r+h$

$$T=\frac{2\pi R}{v}$$

$$T=\frac{2\pi (3963+200)}{19800}=1.32\ h$$