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Princess19
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Homework Statement
What is the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy, of a satellite orbiting a mass M around a radius R.
Homework Equations
ke = 1/2 (mv^2)/r, pe = -Gmm/r^2 (im not really sure of these, i don't have my book with me)
The Attempt at a Solution
this was a problem on my test, and i don't know if i got it right, so i would like to know what the answer is.
i had no idea how to do this so i just did
2ke = pe
ke/pe = 1/2.
what is the answer? i know i got it wrong hehe
any input is appreciated! thanks!