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Trying to find orbital radius of a satellite
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A geostationary satellite in orbit around the earth has a period identical to that of the earth's daily rotation; the radius of such an orbit is 4.23 \times 10^4 kilometers. A system of satellites is proposed such that 15 satellites are in orbit at the same radius and each passes over a point fixed on the Earth 14 times per day (the times will be evenly spaced). What will be the orbital radius of each satellite? There will be two such radii; only the smaller will be practical. 2. Relevant equations V = [tex]\sqrt{}Gm(earth)/r[/tex] T = 2pir/v 3. The attempt at a solution I tried finding what the current speed would be, but I got a larger value. I'm assuming the speed has to be 14 times what it originally is. I don't know where to begin! 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data 2. Relevant equations 3. The attempt at a solution |
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