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Question
Write down the formula of orbital velocity.
Short Note
Solution
v = υ = ` √"GM"/"(R+h)"`
where v = Orbital velocity.
G = Gravitational constant. (6.673 × 10-11Nm 2kg-2
M = Mass of the Earth (5.972 × 1024kg)
R = Radius of Earth (6371 km)
h = Height of thé satellite from the surface of the Earth.
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