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Determine the following:
A particle is traveling in a circular orbit and its angular position as a function of time is given by
Consider an object initially traveling in a circle of radius ro with a speed of vo. Determine expressions for the following in terms of ro and vo.
An object of mass M is tied to a cord and swings in a vertical circle of radius r. In general, the speed of the object will vary, and we know its value at the five labeled positions.
Consider three planets (earth, x and y) each with an artificial satellite of mass ms orbiting at a radius r.