Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A satellite orbits above the Earth. Find its speed and its period. (, .)
In a circular orbit of radius : , , independent of the satellite's mass. Its energies: , , .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Speed. .
Step 2. Period. .
Answer: and .
Check. Close to the surface values, and , as a low orbit should be.
Watch out. , not .
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