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orbital velocity in perfectly circular orbits

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Math Formula Information

Formula: v o = G M r {\displaystyle v_{\text{o}}={\sqrt {\frac {GM}{r}}}}

Name: orbital velocity in perfectly circular orbits

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Elements of the Formula

orbital velocity in perfectly circular orbits v o {\displaystyle v_{\text{o}}}
gravitational constant G {\displaystyle G} physical constant relating the gravitational force between objects to their mass and distance
mass M {\displaystyle M} property of matter to resist changes of the state of motion and to attract other bodies
radius r {\displaystyle r} segment in a circle or sphere from its center to its perimeter or surface and its length

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