The Radius R of a Stable,circular Orbit for a Satellite

question 36

Multiple Choice

The radius R of a stable,circular orbit for a satellite of mass m and velocity v about a planet of mass M is given by

• A)R = Gv/M
• B)R = Gv/mM
• C)R = GmM/v
• D)R = GM/mv
• E)R = GM/v²

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