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Derive an expression for time period of a satellite orbiting very close to earth's surface in terms of mean density
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A satellite is in a low-altitude circular orbit around a spherical planet of mean density `rho`. Show that the period of revolution of the satellites is `sqrt(3pi//rhoG)`

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