assuming Newtons law of gravity...
Force=mv^2/r
GMe m/(r^2)
GMe/r=v^2
where r=re+altidtude
Calculate the velocity of a satellite moving in a stable circular orbit about the Earth at a height of 2600 km.
3 answers
v^2 = GM/r = 6.67*10^-11 * 5.97*10^24 / ((6371+2300)*1000) = 4.59*10^10
v = 6.776 km/s
v = 6.776 km/s
typo - v^2 = 4.59*10^7