Centripetal acceleration is given by the formula
Since we know the value of the acceleration is 9.8 m/s² and we know r, we can solve for the speed, which is the magnitude of v. Note the value of a is just the acceleration due to gravity, which is what makes the rocket orbit and not fly off into space.
Since we know the value of the acceleration is 9.8 m/s² and we know r, we can solve for the speed, which is the magnitude of v. Note the value of a is just the acceleration due to gravity, which is what makes the rocket orbit and not fly off into space.