Find an expression for the square of the orbital period. Express your answer in terms of G, M, R, and π.   The potential energy U of an object of mass m that is separated by a distance R from an object of mass M is given by U=−G*Mm/R. What is the kinetic energy K of the satellite? Express your answer in terms of the potential energy U.

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Find an expression for the square of the orbital period.
Express your answer in terms of G, M, R, and π.
 
The potential energy U of an object of mass m that is separated by a distance R from an object of mass M is given by

U=−G*Mm/R.

What is the kinetic energy K of the satellite?
Express your answer in terms of the potential energy U.
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