A satellite of mass m is in a stable circular orbit around

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A satellite of mass m is in a stable circular orbit around Earth at a distance R, from the center of Earth. The mass of Earth is M... (a) Derive an expression for the following in terms of m, R₁. M, and fundamental constants, as appropriate. i. The orbital speed v₁ of the satellite ii. The total energy of the satellite in this orbit, assuming gravitational potential energy to be zero at an infinite distance from the center of Earth