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25 July, 01:22

A GPS satellite is orbiting 15,000 miles above the center of the earth. If the satellite circles the earth in 12 hrs, how fast must it be traveling (mph)

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  1. 25 July, 04:06
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    7853.98 miles per hour

    Explanation:

    Data provided in the question:

    Distance of the GPS satellite from the center of the earth, r = 15,000 miles

    Time taken to circle around the Earth = 12 hours

    Now,

    The total distance covered by the satellite while it circles around the Earth

    = 2πr

    = 2 * π * 15,000

    = 94247.78 miles

    Therefore,

    The speed of travel of satellite = Distance covered : Time taken

    = 94247.78 : 12

    = 7853.98 miles per hour
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