Physics

Physics

Problem

Two identical satellites are launched from the same altitude 200 km200\,\text{km} above Earth’s surface. Satellite A is given an initial speed of 8.0 km s−18.0\,\text{km}\,\text{s}^{-1}, while Satellite B is given 11.0 km s−111.0\,\text{km}\,\text{s}^{-1}. Neglecting drag, classify the orbit of each satellite relative to Earth as bound, marginal (escape), or unbound.

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