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Should the speed of two artificial satellites of the earth having the different masses but the same orbital radius be the same?

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To determine if two artificial satellites of different masses but the same orbital radius have the same speed, we can analyze the situation using the principles of gravitation and orbital motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbital Motion**: - When a satellite orbits the Earth, it is in a state of free fall towards the Earth, but because of its tangential velocity, it keeps missing the Earth. This balance of gravitational force and centripetal force allows the satellite to maintain its orbit. 2. **Gravitational Force**: ...
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