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ARomero4
Sep 30, 2007, 10:01 AM
What is the equation for the orbital speed of a satellite given a distance R from the earth?

Capuchin
Sep 30, 2007, 02:06 PM
Equate the centripetal force for circular motion to the gravitational attraction at a distance R, then you will get your answer.