Calculate Satellite Height Above Earth's Surface?

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To calculate the height of a satellite above Earth's surface with a speed of 7600 m/s, the relationship between orbital velocity and radius is essential. The formula v = SQRT(G.M/R) can be used, where G is the gravitational constant, M is Earth's mass, and R is the distance from the satellite to Earth's center. First, compute the orbital radius using the given velocity. Once the orbital radius is determined, the altitude can be calculated by subtracting Earth's radius from this value. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurate satellite height calculations.
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Calculate the height above the Earth's surface for a satellite with a speed of 7600 m/s?

How do i do it?
 
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What's the relationship between orbital radius and orbital velocity? You know the velocity, so compute the radius. Now, what's the relationship between orbital radius and altitude? Now that you know the orbital radius, you should be able to compute the altitude.
 
This is the relationship:

v=SQRT(G.M/R)

G: gravity constant
M: the Earth mass
R distant from the satellite to the Earth centre
 
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