Orbital Speed (Circular Orbit) (v = √(GM/r))
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v = √(GM/r)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| M | Central mass |
| r | Orbit radius from centre |
| v | Orbital speed |
When to use this
m_sat ≪ M; circular orbit. From mv²/r = GMm/r².