Derive the expression for orbital velocity of a satellite revolving close to the…

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Problem

Derive the expression for orbital velocity of a satellite revolving close to the surface of the Earth. Use:

G = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \text{ N m}^2 \text{ kg}^{-2}

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M = 6 \times 10^{24} \text{ kg}

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R = 6.4 \times 10^6 \text{ m}

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