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The discussion clarifies the distinction between orbital velocity and angular velocity. Orbital velocity (v) is measured in meters per second, while angular velocity (ω) is expressed in radians per second. The formulas for these velocities differ, with orbital velocity derived from gravitational equations such as v^2/r = GMm/r^2. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurately calculating velocities in physics, particularly in the context of Newtonian mechanics.

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What is the difference between orbital velocity and angular velocity ?? because they both have different formulas but sometimes i had to rely on angular velocity to find the velocity found in v^@/r=GMm/r^2. But, does it really matter how do i find my velocity with the equations of Newton?

Note: this is not hm question I'm just curious.
 
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