What is the orbital speed of a satellite at a radius of 34 km?

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To find the orbital speed of a satellite at a radius of 34 km with a gravitational acceleration of 2.3 m/s², centripetal acceleration can be applied. The formula for orbital speed involves the square root of the product of gravitational acceleration and the radius of the orbit. Calculating this gives the satellite's speed in meters per second. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between gravitational force and orbital motion. This approach is crucial for solving similar physics problems.

Nov 8, 2010

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A satellite is in orbit around a planet. The orbital radius is 34 km and the gravitational acceleration at that height is 2.3 m/s^2 What is the sattelites orbital speed in m/s

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Use centripetal acceleration.

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