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Start date Mar 11, 2017
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Height Orbit Orbits Satellite

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To calculate the height of a satellite orbiting Earth at a velocity of 3850 km/hr, the relevant formulas involve gravitational force and centripetal acceleration. The orbital velocity can be expressed as v = √(GM/r), where G is the gravitational constant, M is Earth's mass, and r is the distance from the center of Earth to the satellite. By rearranging this formula, the height of the orbit can be determined by subtracting Earth's radius from r. Additionally, the force on the satellite can be calculated using F = (GMm)/r², where m is the satellite's mass. Understanding these principles allows for accurate calculations of orbital parameters.

Mar 11, 2017

jms4

I have a satellite orbiting at a velocity of 3850Km/hr around planet Earth in a circular orbit, please help me in calculating it's height of orbit. I do know that the closer a satellite is, the faster it's orbital velocity, and the farther it is the slower it would be, and help me with the formulas?

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John Park

Can you calculate the force on the satellite? Do you know how to calculate the acceleration in a circular orbit?

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