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What is the formula for velocity of a body in a circular orbit at distance r?

All bounded orbits where the gravity of a central body is strong are elliptical in nature. An example of this is the circular orbit, which is an ellipse of zero eccentricity.

The formula for the velocity of a body in a circular orbit at distance r from the centre of gravity of mass M is given as,

 

To properly use this formula, the units must be consistent – M must be in kilograms, and r must be in meters

v = velocity

G = gravitational constant

M = mass of the body

r = distance from the centre of gravity of mass M