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Define critical velocityobtain an expression for critical velocity of an orbiting satellite |
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Answer» Answer: The SATELLITE is moving with velocity VC and the radius of the circular orbit is r = R + h. This is the expression for critical velocity of a satellite moving in a circular orbit around the EARTH. where gh is the acceleration due to gravity at a height h above the SURFACE of the Earth. |
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