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Satellite Motion: Speed & Period
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation / Satellite Motion: Speed & Period / Problem 8

Two satellites with an identical mass of "m" are revolving around Earth that has a mass of "M" in the same circular path with radius of "r" but is always positioned at opposite ends of a diameter line as shown in the figure below. What would be their orbital period "T" value?
Diagram showing two satellites of mass 'm' orbiting Earth (mass 'M') at radius 'r', positioned at opposite ends.

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