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    Orbital radius vs period question

    Homework Statement a satellite has period T and orbital radius R. If you wish to increase the period to 8T what must the new orbital radius be? (answer is 4R, I just don't know how to get it) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    What Must the New Orbital Radius Be to Increase the Period to 8T?

    Homework Statement a satellite has a period of T and orbital radius R. If you wish to increase the period to 8T what must the new orbital radius be. (answer= 4T, I just don't know how they got it) Homework Equations R1 cubed/ T1 squared = R2 cubed/ T2 squared [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]...