phys: geosync and geostationary orbits

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@ -617,6 +617,10 @@ $$\vec{F}_G=\Sigma\vec{F}_c$$
So the orbital speed of a satellite must be independent of its own mass, such that:
$$v=\sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$$
A **geosynchronous** orbit is one that returns to its original position relative to the orbitee after one rotation of the orbitee.
A **geostationary** orbit is a geosynchronous orbit that always remains in the same position relative to the orbitee.
## Resources
- [IB Physics Data Booklet](/resources/g11/ib-physics-data-booklet.pdf)