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Satellite Motion: Speed & Period
Satellite Motion: Speed & Period
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation / Satellite Motion: Speed & Period / Problem 3
A satellite is in an orbit around Mars. The orbit is 70.0 km above the surface of the planet. Given that the mass of Mars is 6.42 × 1023 kg, the radius of Mars is 3.40 × 106 m and the gravitational constant is G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2, determine the time period of the satellite around the planet.
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