calculate the period of the orbit in hours of the ISS assuming that it is moving with tangential velocity of 17600 mph at an orbital radius of 4250 miles. give the answer to two decimal places.
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Step 1: Recall the formula for the period of an orbit in circular motion: \( T = \frac{2\pi R}{V} \), where T is the period, R is the orbital radius, and V is the tangential velocity. Show more…
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