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Achieving Orbit: Solving for Velocity and Kinetic Energy

Learn how to calculate velocity and kinetic energy to achieve orbit using the centripetal force equal to gravity formula and key orbital mechanics principles.

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Achieving Orbit: Solving for Velocity and Kinetic Energy

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  1. 1998 AP B KE = ½ m sat v 2orbit Remember, the condition to achieve orbit is …. that F centripetal = F gravity mv2/R = G m sat M planet / R 2 Now solve for V orb and plug into the KE formula

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