A satellite is in orbit around a planet. The orbital radius is 34.0 km and the gravitational acceleration at that height is 2.3 m/s2. What is the satellite's orbital speed?
A) 280 m/s
B) 8.8 m/s
C) 28 m/s
D) 88 m/s
Answer: A) 280 m/s
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