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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the launching of satellites should be from a place near equator , why ?

OpenStudy (jamesj):

because the closer a mass is to the equator, the more angular velocity is has, which means we will need to do less work placing an satellite in a circular orbit.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it can be seen like this also....angular velocity of earth is considered constant so as w(omega)*r=v as r is more near equator,more linear velocity and hence less launing kinetic energy required(1/2*mv^2) |dw:1330529275431:dw| tilt the entire earth also i couldnt tilt the ellipse

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