AP Physics 1
2.9 Circular Motion
2.6 Gravitational Force
A research satellite is in a stable circular orbit around a planet at a distance \(R\) from the center of the planet. The satellite's orbital period is measured to be \(T\). The satellite is then moved to a different stable circular orbit at a distance \(4R\) from the center of the planet. In terms of \(T\), what is the new orbital period of the satellite?
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