The mean diameter of Earth is 7926 miles. Use the conversion factor 1.6093 to convert miles to kilometers, and divide by 2 to get the mean radius of Earth. The mean radius to the nearest kilometer is _____ kilometers.

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To solve a problem, you might have to creatively label and interpret a diagram. Refer to the diagram in the previous activity Background for Project 1 and consider the following situation. Then answer the questions related to the situation. Suppose you are given the following facts.


A satellite is in orbit 2000 kilometers above the Earth.
It is scheduled to pass directly over a tracking station at noon. 
The satellite takes 2 hours to make one orbit.
The tracking antenna is aimed 30º above the horizon.