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(Solved): Compute the orbital radius of an earth satellite that has an equatorial orbit and always remains ab ...
Compute the orbital radius of an earth satellite that has an equatorial orbit and always remains above a fixed point on the earth's surface. Communication satellites have such "geosynchronous" orbits (see figure). These satellites are used to relay radio and television signals around the world.
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Values Used:Gravitational constant Mass of the Earth Orbital period of the satellite To compute the orbital radius of a geosynchronous satellite, we need to take into account the rotation of the Earth and the gravitational force acting on th...