Physics

Physics

Problem

The Hubble Space Telescope is in orbit around the earth at a height of 560 km above the earth's surface. a. Calculate Hubble's speed. b. In a servicing mission, a space shuttle spotted the Hubble telescope a distance of 10 km ahead. Estimate how long it took the shuttle to catch up with Hubble, assuming that the shuttle was moving in a circular orbit just 500 m below Hubble's orbit.

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