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6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites
2.9 Circular Motion
2.6 Gravitational Force
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A satellite in two circular orbits of radii \(r_0\) and \(9r_0\) around a planet.
A satellite in two circular orbits of radii \(r_0\) and \(9r_0\) around a planet.
A research satellite is in a circular orbit of radius \(r_0\) around a planet and has an orbital period of \(2.0\text{ hours}\). Thrusters are fired to move the satellite into a higher circular orbit of radius \(9r_0\) around the same planet. What is the new orbital period of the satellite in its higher orbit?

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