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Derive an expression for orbital velocity, time period & energy of a satellite. Also find the value of orbital velocity & time period if satellite is orbiting very close to the surface of Earth. |
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Answer» ong>Answer: The orbital speed can be FOUND USING v = SQRT(G*M/R). The R value (radius of ORBIT) is the earth's radius plus the height above the earth - in this case, 6.77 X 106 m. |
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