Find the orbital radius of a geosynchronous satellite. Do not assume the speed found in Example 5.9.

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Find the orbital radius of a geosynchronous satellite. Do not assume the speed found in Example 5.9. Start by writing an equation that relates the period, radius, and speed of the orbiting satellite. Then apply Newton's second law to the satellite. You will have two equations with two unknowns (the speed and radius). Eliminate the speed algebraically and solve for the radius.
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0077339685

2nd edition

Authors: Alan Giambattista, Betty Richardson, Robert Richardson

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