start with Newtons law of gravity
F=GMem/(re+.88E8)^2
that has to equal centripetal force
GMe m /(re+.88E8)^2= m v^2/(re+.88E8)
solve for v
period? well 2PI(re+.88E8)/period= v
solve for period.
What would be the orbital speed and period of a satellite in orbit 0.88 multiplied by 108 m above the Earth?
Orbital Speed___m/s
Period___s
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