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    Satellites in orbit such that they look like they don't move

    but i don't know what the radius is
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    Help with Satellites and Grav.

    How should I go about finding the angle?
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    Satellites in orbit such that they look like they don't move

    Homework Statement Some communication satellites are put into a circular geosynchronius orbit in which the satellite remains above a certain postion on the Earth's equator as it orbits. Such a satellite would always be in the same position in the sky as seen from the transmitting or recieveing...
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    Help with Satellites and Grav.

    Can see what you are saying about consevation of energy, but how will that help me with finding v[SIZE="1"]o
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    Calculating Simple Harmonic Motion Parameters for a 10.0kg Mass

    Homework Statement A 10.0kg mass undergoes Simple Harmonic Motion with an amplitude of 8.0 cm, a maximum acceleration of magnitude 3.26 m/s^2, and an unknown phase constant φ. What is the period, max speed of the mass, the total mechanical energy of the system, and the magnitude of the force...
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    Help with Satellites and Grav.

    Homework Statement The planet T is a planet of mass M and radius R, and very thin atmosphere (no air resistance). A rail gun has been mounted on the surface of T at the North Pole. A projectile of mass m is fired form the rail gun with an unknown speed vo at an unknown angle θ with respect to...
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