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Satellite orbital period (Kepler third law) depends on orbital radius and central body mass: T² ∝ a³.

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Apply T = 2π√(a³/GM)
T
2π√(a³/GM) — 2π√(a³/GM)
GM
GM value — Variable used in the calculation

ଷ୍ଟେପ୍-ଷ୍ଟେପ୍ ଗାଇଡ୍ |

  1. 1Input orbital radius or planet name with altitude
  2. 2Apply T = 2π√(a³/GM)
  3. 3Results show period in hours/days

ସମାଧାନ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦାହରଣ

ଇନପୁଟ୍
ISS at 400 km altitude around Earth
ଫଳ
T ≈ 90 minutes
16 orbits per day

ଏଡ଼ାଇବା ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ

  • Confusing orbital radius with altitude
  • Forgetting Earth radius in altitude conversion

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

Does satellite speed change with altitude?

Yes, inverse √r relationship; lower orbits faster.

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