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An artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the earth with a speed equal to half the magnitude of escape velocity from the earth's surface, will be at a height_______________ km.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the height of an artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the Earth at a speed that is half the escape velocity from the Earth's surface. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Escape Velocity**: The escape velocity \( v_e \) from the Earth's surface is given by the formula: \[ v_e = \sqrt{2gR} ...
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