Help physic to calculate btw satellite and earth

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The discussion focuses on calculating the altitude at which a satellite must be placed for its orbital velocity to match the Earth's rotation rate. Key parameters include the Earth's radius of 6,380 km and its mass of 5.98 x 1024 kg. The term "Orbital Velocity" is emphasized as the correct concept for this calculation. Participants are encouraged to show their working and attempt the problem before seeking assistance.

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the angular velocity of the satellite to be equal to the rotation rate of the earth.given that the radius of the Earth is 6380km and the mass Earth 5.98 * 10^24.how high the surface of Earth should satellite be placed
 
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Hello lovelycecila!

It seems from the date you provided, and what result you want, that what you meant was "Orbital Velocity" rather than "angular velocity" .

On PF it is required that you show us some working and a reasonable attempt before we can offer any real help. We don't do the homework for you, after all. Think perhaps of some relevant equations, that should definitely help.
 

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