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If the active core of a galaxy contains a black hole of 106 Me, what will the orbital period be for matter orbiting the black hole at a distance of GM 0.26 AU? (Hint: Use the formula for circular velocity, V. = V hr

If the active core of a galaxy contains a black hole of 106 Me, what will the orbital period be for matter orbiting the black hole at a distance of GM 0.26 AU? (Hint: Use the formula for circular velocity, V. = V hr

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If the active core of a galaxy contains a black hole of 106 M, what will the orbital period be for matter orbiting the black hole at a distance of GM 0.26 AU? (Hint: Use the formula for circular velocity, V. hr
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The problem is based upon the concept of the circular velocity of an object. In physics, we define circular velocity as the speed at which the object revolves. 

Vc=GMrVc=circular velocityG= universal gravitatinal constantM= massr= distance 

The solution for the given problem will be 

 

 

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