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orbital velocity

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orbital velocity has definition Velocity required by a body to achieve a circular orbit around its primary: V_orb = (GM / r)^1/2. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:27.0
is a kind of velocity

velocity has base unit length per unit time 2001-09-27 09:33:26.0

quantity has unit 2001-09-27 09:33:12.0

number has value 2001-09-27 09:32:57.0

orbital velocity	has definition Velocity required by a body to achieve a circular orbit around its primary: V_orb = (GM / r)^1/2.
orbital velocity	is a kind of velocity
velocity	has base unit length per unit time
quantity	has unit
number	has value