1. Apr 13, 2009 #1

   wowdusk

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   the solar maximum mission satellite was placed in a circular orbit about 150 miles above earth. Determine (a) the orbital speed of the satellite and (b) the time required for 1 complete revolution
   
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   
   
   3. The attempt at a solution

    

   wowdusk, Apr 13, 2009
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3. Apr 13, 2009 #2

   3.211k

   

   But you haven't shown an attempt yet! Here's where I would start:
   
   The force of gravity between the satellite and the earth provides the centripetal force.
   Fg = Fc
   What should we do from here?

    

   3.211k, Apr 13, 2009
4. Apr 14, 2009 #3

   RoryP

   

   try thinking about newtons laws of motion and applying one of them in particular radially =]

    

   RoryP, Apr 14, 2009
5. Apr 14, 2009 #4

   wowdusk

   

   am i looking for angular velocity of velocity tangent to its orbit

    

   wowdusk, Apr 14, 2009

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