a satellite orbiting Earth at an orbital radius r has a velocity v. What would the velocity be if the satellite is moved to an orbital radius of 6r?
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The velocity of the satellite would be 6v.
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The speed is inversely proportional to the square root of the orbit radius
so, v/√6
The speed is inversely proportional to the square root of the orbit radius
so, v/√6