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