SOLUTION: The formula v2 = GM/r can be used to find the constant speed v of a satellite revolving around the earth ina circular orbit of radius r. G is a number known as the gravitational co

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Question 212335: The formula v2 = GM/r can be used to find the constant speed v of a satellite revolving around the earth ina circular orbit of radius r. G is a number known as the gravitational constant and M is the mass of the earth. Transform this formula to find the mass of the earth. I honestly have no idea what to do.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
GM/r =v^2
M=rv^2/G Multiply each side by r/G
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Ed