Satellite Frequency: Revs/Day Calculation Homework

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Start date Jan 25, 2015
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Jan 25, 2015

TeslaCoil

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A satellite in a orbit has a period of 15 hours. What is its frequency in revolutions per day?

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TeslaCoil said:

Homework Statement

A satellite in a orbit has a period of 15 hours. What is its frequency in revolutions per day?

How will you go about working out the answer?

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