Physics for Scientists and Engineers 10th Edition · Universal Gravitation · Problem 18
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Serway & Jewett — Universal Gravitation: Problem 18
A “treetop satellite” moves in a circular orbit just above the surface of a planet, assumed to offer no air resistance. Show that its orbital speed \(v\) and the escape speed from the planet are related by the expression \(v_{esc} = \sqrt{2}v\).
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers · 10th Edition
Author: Serway & Jewett
Publisher: Cengage
Chapter: Universal Gravitation