Hello I have a question on angular velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating angular velocity using the formula T=2 * pi * sqrt(r3 /GM_E) to derive the period and subsequently angular velocity. The user correctly calculates the initial angular velocity and speed of a satellite but encounters issues when considering the effects of thrusters doubling the speed. It is noted that after increasing velocity, the satellite will not maintain a circular orbit, complicating the calculations. The conversation shifts to the conservation laws, specifically angular momentum, suggesting that understanding these principles is crucial for solving the problem accurately. The importance of recognizing changes in orbit due to velocity alterations is emphasized for proper analysis.
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1. Here is the equation http://i.imgur.com/EKdWnws.png

2. The attempt at a solution
The first part I've done correctly. So here's my thought process:
To get the period I used T=2 * pi * sqrt(r3 /GM_E)
T=5521s
W(angular velocity)=2pi/T
W=1.138*10-3 rad/s
V=WR where r is 6754000m
V=7686m/s
Since the thrusters double the speed of the satellite v will be become twice that and the radius will be 15.9% more. Therefore:
2V=W(R+R*15.9/100)
Substituting in all the values I had to get W my answer was 1.964*10-3 rad/s.
But I didn't get my answer right. I may have done the wrong process but it seems pretty logical from my perspective. Please enlighten me.
 
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The equation v = ωr is only valid for the tangential velocity (or the total velocity if the radial component is zero). After the craft has doubled its velocity, it will no longer have a circular orbit. You also cannot assume that the velocity will be constant with radius.

To help you along: Do you know of any conservation laws that may be applicable?
 
Can't really think of one. The only ones I know of are energy and momentum laws.
 
So, the question becomes: Which momentum is conserved, linear or angular?
 
I would say angular?
 
That is a good start. So what expressions do you know that give the angular momentum? What is the initial angular momentum?
 
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