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Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Quick questions on Motion of orbiting satellites - AP Physics C: Mechanics Unit 6
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A satellite orbits at radius with speed . State its speed at radius (same planet). [2 points]
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State the total mechanical energy of a circular orbit and explain why it is negative. [2 points]
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