Two satellites are in circular orbits about earth one is 150 Km above the surface the other 160 Km a) which satellite has the larger orbital period b) Which one has the greater speed? c) mention two uses of geostationary satellite

Two satellites are in circular orbits about earth one is 150 Km above the surface the other 160 Km a) which satellite has the larger orbital period b) Which one has the greater speed? c) mention two uses of geostationary satellite

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Chapter7: Gravitation

Section7.2: Using The Law Of Universal Gravitation

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