A satellite orbits the Earth. Its orbit has radius $r$ and period $T$. Which expression gives the satellite’s orbital speed?
- A$\frac{r}{2\pi T}$
- B$\frac{T}{2\pi r}$
- C$\frac{2\pi r}{T}$
- D$\frac{2\pi T}{r}$
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Motion
A satellite orbits the Earth. Its orbit has radius $r$ and period $T$. Which expression gives the satellite’s orbital speed?