To determine the difference between the satellite’s velocity at an altitude of
Given:
The circular velocity of a satellite orbiting Earth is given as:
where,
The radius of the earth is:
Calculation:
Calculating the distance from centre of earth when the satellite is at an altitude of
Next, calculating the circular velocity of satellite at an altitude of
Now, calculating the distance from centre of earth when the satellite is at an altitude of
Next, calculating the circular velocity of satellite at an altitude of
Hence, the satellite’s velocity at an altitude of
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