Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

A satellite moves in orbit around the Earth at an altitude of $300\,\text{km}$ above the surface. The speed of electromagnetic waves is $3.0 \times 10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the least time for a radio signal sent from the Earth to arrive at the satellite?

  • A$1.0 \times 10^{-6}\,\text{s}$
  • B$2.0 \times 10^{-6}\,\text{s}$
  • C$1.0 \times 10^{-3}\,\text{s}$
  • D$2.0 \times 10^{-3}\,\text{s}$

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