Two satellites, A and B, are in different circular orbits about the earth. The orbital speed of satellite A is 3.97 times that of satellite B. Find the ratio of the period of satellite A to that of satellite B.

Two satellites, A and B, are in different circular orbits about the earth. The orbital speed of satellite A is 3.97 times that of satellite B. Find the ratio of the period of satellite A to that of satellite B.

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Two satellites, A and B, are in different circular orbits about the earth. The orbital speed of satellite A is 3.97 times that of satellite B.
Find the ratio of the period of satellite A to that of satellite B.

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