Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 7.16

Non-linear oscillations and phase space — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · assorted-inverse-square-problems

Problem

In Yuri Gagarin's first manned space flight in 1961, the perigee and apogee were 181 km and 327 km above the Earth. Find the period of his orbit and his maximum speed in the orbit.

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