Answer:- The radius of orbit is given by the expresson
R = ∛(μT^2)/(4π^2 )
Where μ=398.6 .〖10〗^3 〖km〗^3/ s^2 , is the geocentric gravitational constant and T =〖(15.65rdp)〗^(-1) =〖(1.81 .〖10〗^(-4))〗^(-1) is the period of revolution. Substituting values, obtain:
R = ∛(398.6 .〖10〗^3 〖5521〗^2)/(4π^2 ) ≈6752 km
Subtracting the Earth’s equatorial radius, 6378 kilometers, obtain the height of this satellite above the surface of the Earth:
h = 6752 – 6378 = 374 km
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