Trying to find orbital radius of a satellite

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A geostationary satellite orbits Earth at a radius of 4.23 x 10^4 kilometers, matching the Earth's rotation period. The discussion involves calculating the orbital radius for a proposed system of 15 satellites that pass over a fixed point on Earth 14 times daily. The orbital radius must be adjusted to accommodate the increased frequency of passes, leading to two potential radii, with only the smaller being practical. Participants suggest focusing on angular speed or orbital period rather than speed calculations. The conversation emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of orbital mechanics to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement



A geostationary satellite in orbit around the Earth has a period identical to that of the Earth's daily rotation; the radius of such an orbit is 4.23 \times 10^4 kilometers. A system of satellites is proposed such that 15 satellites are in orbit at the same radius and each passes over a point fixed on the Earth 14 times per day (the times will be evenly spaced). What will be the orbital radius of each satellite? There will be two such radii; only the smaller will be practical.

Homework Equations



V = \sqrt{}Gm(earth)/r
T = 2pir/v

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried finding what the current speed would be, but I got a larger value. I'm assuming the speed has to be 14 times what it originally is. I don't know where to begin!
 
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Rather than thinking what the speed should be, try to figure out what either the angular speed or the orbital period should be.
 
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