Q13 · 2021 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 13
Calculate the orbital period of a satellite travelling around the Earth with a radius of 4.00 × 108 m.
(A)
3.49 × 10–2 hours
(B)
3.94 × 102 hours
(C)
6.99 × 102 hours
(D)
1.76 × 109 hours
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer C
ANSWER
C
Worked solution
with m gives about s, or h. Option C.
Selects option C.
Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.