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Draw a diagram showing the motion of a satellite around Earth is the satellite accelerating?
WikiAnswers cannot support diagrams - sorry. A satellite around the Earth will have an elliptical or (in some cases) a circular orbit. The satellite is constantly accelerating towards the Earth due to the gravity between the Earth and the satellite. However, because of the satellite's tangential velocity, it stays at a relatively constant distance from the Earth.
Is the satellite accelerating?
Yes, the satellite is accelerating because it is revolving around our earth and in a circular motion so its velocity changes every second so it is accelerating.A2. No, the satellite is not accelerating. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. But, its velocity is constant. The centrifugal effect is exactly balanced by the pull of gravity (assuming a circular orbit).But a nice question. The net acceleration between these forces is zero.
Why does the speed of a satellite undergo change in an elliptical orbit?
Variance from mean distance denotes an acceleration as kinetic and potential energies are interchanged.
How does centripetal force act on a satellite in orbit?
force is mass x acceleration which for orbit is mass (m) x velocity squared (v^2)divided by radius (R) above center of earth. Since there is also acceleration of gravity (g) then g = v^2/R. You can now calculate velocity of satellite to stay in orbit - it is about 17.500 mph
Is torque produce in satellite due to gravity?
A satellite small enough to be treated as a point particle. Can earth's gravity exert a torque on a satellite about the earth's center? Torque causes an object to rotate around a specific point. Torque = force * perpendicular distance and Torque = moment of Inertia * angular acceleration. When a satellite is launched, it is forced up to a specific distance from the earth's center and accelerated to a specific velocity parallel to the surface of the earth. The satellite continues moving in circular orbit. The force which causes the satellite to move in a circular path is the gravitational force caused by the mass of the earth, mass of the satellite, and distance from the center of mass of the earth to the center of mass of the satellite. This force causes the direction of the velocity to rotate so it is always tangent to the circle. This force produces the torque which makes causes the satellite to rotate so the direction of its velocity is always perpendicular to the direction of the gravitational force.
Where the acceleration of a satellite directed?
The acceleration of a satellite is directed inward, towards the center of the orbit.
Where is the acceleration of a satellite directed?
Straight toward the center of mass of whatever body it's orbiting. If the orbit happens to be circular, then that's the center of the circle.
When does a satellite have the greatest acceleration?
When it is closest to the planet.One of the components of the acceleration, the normal acceleration, is equal to v2/r, where v is the satellite's speed and r is the radius of the current orbit followed by the satellite. So, the smaller the radius, the higher the acceleration.
What is the definition of central acceleration?
Central acceleration is the acceleration placed on the center of a satellite that holds it in elliptical orbit. Central acceleration is more commonly known as centripetal acceleration.
Does satellite has acceleration due to gravity or not?
yes, this ADG helps the satellite to orbit earth. This is the centripital force
What is an example of Circular acceleration?
a satellite in orbit; it is moving at constant speed but is accelerating outward in circular acceleration, balanced by gravity acceleration (centripetal force).
Draw a diagram showing the motion of a satellite around Earth is the satellite accelerating?
WikiAnswers cannot support diagrams - sorry. A satellite around the Earth will have an elliptical or (in some cases) a circular orbit. The satellite is constantly accelerating towards the Earth due to the gravity between the Earth and the satellite. However, because of the satellite's tangential velocity, it stays at a relatively constant distance from the Earth.
When object moves upwards what is the velocity and acceleration?
When an object is moving upwards, its velocity is directed upwards. If the object is near the Earth or any other planet, then its acceleration is directed downwards, which also means that its upward velocity is decreasing.
The free fall acceleration of an object under earth's gravity is directed where?
The center of the Earth.
Are the directions of the velocity and acceleration of a falling body the same?
Yes, both are directed downward.
What is centripetal acceleration and find its magnitude and direction in the case of uniform circular motion?
The centripetal acceleration is v2/r, directed toward the center of the circle..
Can a force directed north balance a force directed east?
No, only a force direct West can balance a force directed East.
