Concept explainers
Equation for the time taken by the satellite to completely orbit Earth.
Answer to Problem 49A
The time period of satellite is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of satellite in a circular orbit V , radial distance r , Mass of Earth M , Time period T
and circumference of Earth is
Formula used:
Speed of satellite is,
Calculation:
To find the time, equate equation (1) and (2),
Conclusion:
Therefore, the time period of satellite takes to complete one orbit is,
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