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A satellite in an elliptical orbit gains speed when it?
A satellite in an elliptical orbit gains speed when it moves closer to the body it is orbiting due to the conservation of angular momentum. This increase in speed occurs as the gravitational force from the body pulls the satellite inwards, causing it to accelerate.
A satellite in an elliptical orbit travels at constant what?
If the path is perfectly circular, yes, the speed is constant. This should not be confused with the velocity, because while speed is constant, its direction is not; therefore velocity is always changing.
Gravity affects the speed of a satellite in an elliptical orbit?
Yes. Gravity affects EVERYTHING.
What is the speed of a satellite that moves in an eliptical orbit around the earth?
If a satellite is in an elliptical orbit around the Earth, the Earth will be at one of the focii. The speed of the satellite will then constantly be changing. It will move the fastest when it is nearest to the Earth (perigee) and slowest when it is furthest away (apogee).
Why does the speed of a satellite undergo change in an elliptical orbit?
The speed of a satellite changes in an elliptical orbit because the satellite moves faster when it is closer to the central body due to gravitational acceleration, and slower when it is farther away. This change in speed is necessary to balance the varying gravitational force experienced by the satellite at different points in its orbit.
At what part of an elliptical orbit does a satellite have the greatest speed the least speed?
in the orbit of a planet there is a point called perihelion which is closest point to the sun and aphelion which is furthest from the sun . Moment of a planet in it's elliptical orbit reaches it's maximum in perihelion
What happens to the shape of the orbit of a satellite orbiting the earth if the speed increases?
If the speed at every point of the new orbit is higher than the speed at every point of the old one, then the orbit is smaller, but it can have the same shape. ============================================ Another contributor added: going too fast may give the satellite an elliptical orbit, or may cause the satellite to escape the gravity of Earth if the velocity is too great
Draw a free body diagram of a satellite in an elliptical orbit showing why its speed increases as it approaches its parent body and decreases as it moves away?
In a free body diagram of a satellite in an elliptical orbit, the satellite experiences a gravitational force directed toward its parent body. As the satellite approaches the parent body, this gravitational force increases, causing the satellite to accelerate and thus increase its speed. Conversely, as the satellite moves away from the parent body, the gravitational force decreases, resulting in a deceleration and a reduction in speed. This change in velocity is a direct consequence of the conservation of angular momentum and the varying distance from the parent body during the orbit.
The curved path that a satellite follows is called what?
The curved path that a satellite follows is called an orbit. This trajectory is influenced by the gravitational pull of the body it is orbiting, such as a planet or moon. Orbits can be circular or elliptical, depending on the satellite's speed and altitude.
What can you infer about the linear velocity of a satellite in an elliptical orbit as it travels from perigee to apogee?
The linear velocity of a satellite in an elliptical orbit increases as it moves from perigee (closest point to Earth) to apogee (farthest point from Earth) because the gravitational pull is weaker at apogee, causing the satellite to speed up. At perigee, the satellite moves faster due to the stronger gravitational pull from Earth.
Why Artificial satellite goes around the earth in perfect oribt with constant speed?
An artificial satellite orbits the Earth in a stable orbit due to the balance between gravitational force and its inertia. The gravitational pull of the Earth continuously pulls the satellite towards it, while the satellite's forward velocity keeps it moving in a curved path. This combination results in a circular or elliptical orbit, where the satellite's speed remains constant in the absence of atmospheric drag or other forces. Thus, it maintains a consistent distance from the Earth and a stable orbit.
A satellite in a low earth orbit moving faster than a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit?
YES As height increases, speed of satellite decreases.
