Gravitational Force Between Point Masses
 

Gravitational Force Between Point Masses problem 22


A satellite is in a circular orbit of radius about the Earth of mass , The mass of the Earth may be assumed to be concentrated at its centre.




A satellite in geostationary orbit appears to remain above the same point on the Earth and has a period of . The mass of the Earth is . Use the expression below to determine the radius of a geostationary orbit.



 

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