Since energy is conserved (the gravitational force is conservative), we can use the work/energy equation to determine the speed ... As a result, the angular momentum of the satellite about the center ...

the spectrum of the square and z-component of the orbital angular momentum is obtained by solving the Schröedinger equation near the origin; the radial equation is derived and the spherical harmonics ...

How is it possible for the ISS to stay in orbit? Learn more about the science behind orbiting Earth and more in this NASA "STEMonstrations" video. Credit: NASA Johnson Space Center ...