What is Kepler's Formula and How is it Used in Circular Motion and Gravitation?

In summary, circular motion is the movement of an object along a circular path around a fixed point or axis. It is related to gravity because gravity is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, while centrifugal force is the outward force experienced by an object moving in a circular path. The Earth's rotation causes objects on its surface to experience circular motion due to the Earth's gravity pulling them towards the center of the Earth.
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Homework Statement
Find the radius R of the orbit of a geosynchronous satellite that circles the Earth. (Note that R is measured from the center of the Earth, not the surface of the Earth.)

The universal gravitational constant G is 6.67×10−11Nm2/kg2.
The mass of the earth is 5.98×1024kg.
The radius of the earth is 6.38×106m.
Relevant Equations
r^3 = (G*Mass of Earth*T^2)/(4pi^2)
Using Kepler's Formula, I tried to solve for the answer but was told that it's incorrect.
 

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Doesn't ##4 \times 10^{-7}m## seem just a little small for a satellite orbit?
 
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But that's what the calculator said!

Also, 24 x 60 is not 86400. There are 86400 seconds in a day, but that's not 24 x 60.
 
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Ahh I apologise. It's a silly mistake I've made, shouldn't have rushed through things. Thank you all for the valuable inputs!
 
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1. What is circular motion?

Circular motion is the movement of an object along a circular path. This type of motion is characterized by the object's constant distance from a fixed point, known as the center of the circle, and a constant speed along the circumference of the circle.

2. What is the difference between uniform circular motion and non-uniform circular motion?

Uniform circular motion is when an object moves along a circular path at a constant speed, while non-uniform circular motion is when the speed of the object changes as it moves along the circular path. This change in speed can be caused by a change in the object's velocity or acceleration.

3. How is circular motion related to centripetal force?

Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. In circular motion, this force acts towards the center of the circle and is responsible for changing the direction of the object's velocity, keeping it in a circular path.

4. What is gravitational force?

Gravitational force is the force of attraction between two objects with mass. It is one of the fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun, as well as keeping objects on Earth's surface.

5. How does the mass and distance between two objects affect the gravitational force between them?

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational force. Similarly, the closer two objects are to each other, the stronger their gravitational force. This relationship is described by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: F = G(m1m2)/r^2, where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between them.

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