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A satellite of mass “m” revolves around a planet at a height as shown in the figure. If “g” is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet, what is the orbital velocity of the satellite?

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Earth satellite, also called artificial satellite, artificial object launched into a temporary or permanent orbit around Earth.


A satellite of mass “m” revolves around a planet at a height as shown in the figure. If “g” is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet, what is the orbital velocity of the satellite?<br /><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/class11science/physics-questions-answers-gravitation-earth-satellite-1-q6.png' width='400' height='550' />






 
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