Orbital Period from Speed
T_p = 2·π·r / v
What it says
How long one circular orbit takes, from its radius and the orbiting speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
T_p | Orbital period (s) | T |
r | Orbital radius (m) | L |
v | Orbital speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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