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Satellite Motion: Intro
Satellite Motion: Intro
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation / Satellite Motion: Intro / Problem 4

On February 9, 2009, United States and Russian satellites collided in orbit 790 km above the earth's surface producing thousands of debris. Assuming a circular orbit, what was the orbital period of the two colliding satellites?

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