Circular orbits

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Channel: purdueMET · 2016 · Education

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Many satellites are in a circular orbit around the Earth.  Here's an easy explanation of how to calculate the velocity of an object in a circular orbit.  I start with Newton's law of motion, develop the velocity expression and then do a sample calculation.  Warning - There is a Dad joke :-\

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