A satellite is orbiting around a planet in a circular orbit. The radius of the orbit, measured from the center of the planet is R = 4.1 × 107 m. The mass of the planet is M = 8.6 × 1024 kg. Express the magnitude of the centripal accelaration ac of the satellite in terms of the speed of the satellite v, and R. Express the speed of v in terms of G,M, and R.

A satellite is orbiting around a planet in a circular orbit. The radius of the orbit, measured from the center of the planet is R = 4.1 × 107 m. The mass of the planet is M = 8.6 × 1024 kg. Express the magnitude of the centripal accelaration ac of the satellite in terms of the speed of the satellite v, and R. Express the speed of v in terms of G,M, and R.

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Chapter13: Gravitation

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