Proof of satellite revolve around earth in circular path

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Artificial satellites revolve around the Earth in elliptical paths, as established by Newton's laws of motion and universal gravitation. This principle mirrors the historical proof of planetary orbits around the sun, where a circle is recognized as a specific type of ellipse. The mathematical foundation for these orbits is rooted in classical mechanics, demonstrating the predictable nature of satellite trajectories.

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Hi guys. I do not know artificial satellite revolve around Earth in a circular path or an ellipse path but do we have physics and mathematical proof that artificial satellite revolve around Earth in circular/ellipse path?
 
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Steven7 said:
do we have physics and mathematical proof that artificial satellite revolve around Earth in circular/ellipse path?

Yes, it's the exact same as the proof given hundreds of years ago by Newton that the planets orbit the sun in ellipses (note, a circle is just a special case of an ellipse).
 

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