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The value of escape speed from certain planet is 4 km/s. What will be the orbital speed of a satellite orbiting close to its surface ?

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To find the orbital speed of a satellite orbiting close to the surface of a planet given that the escape speed from that planet is 4 km/s, we can use the relationships between escape speed and orbital speed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Escape Speed and Orbital Speed**: - The escape speed (\(v_e\)) from a planet is given by the formula: \[ v_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}} ...
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