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rohanlol7
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a satellite is in circular orbit around the sun. which requires a greater change in speed: the satellite to fall to the sun or to escape the solar system
f = gmm/r^2
Calculated the escape velocity as(2 GM/R)^0.5
how do i find the speed required so that it falls down to the sun ?
Homework Equations
f = gmm/r^2
The Attempt at a Solution
Calculated the escape velocity as(2 GM/R)^0.5
how do i find the speed required so that it falls down to the sun ?