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The orbital velocity of a satellite orbiting the earth is half the escape velocity of the earth. What is the height above the surface of the earth at which it is orbiting? (Let the radius of the earth (R) = 6400 km).

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


The orbital velocity of a satellite orbiting the earth is half the escape velocity of the earth. What is the height above the surface of the earth at which it is orbiting? (Let the radius of the earth (R) = 6400 km).






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