Does the speed of a satellite remain constant in a particular orb… - Vidyadip

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Does the speed of a satellite remain constant in a particular orbit (circular)?

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Yes, as $\text{v}=\sqrt{\frac{\text{GM}}{\text{r}}},\text{v}$ depends only upon r. For a particular orbit, r is constant and so is v.

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