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Can a projectile become a satellite given an appropriate initial velocity and position?
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∙ 14y ago
In theory, yes. I suggest you research "newton's cannon".
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What would be the effect on the orbital velocity of satellite if mass of satellite is double?
Its mass won't affect the orbital velocity.
A rocket that moves upward from earth's surface at escape velocity will?
Escape the earth's gravitational pull and continue out into space. However, a rocket does not need to be launched at the escape velocity as it can continue to accelerate as it climbs. A gun projectile would need to be fired with the escape velocity. In a perfect system with only the projectile and the Earth: If the projectile is fired with the exact escape velocity it will travel to infinity away from the Earth. Upon reaching infinitely far away from Earth the projectile would have zero velocity. All of its kinetic energy (movement) would be transferred to potential energy.
What is the shape of the orbit when the velocity of the satellite is everywhere perpendicular to the force of gravity?
If the velocity of the satellite is always perpendicular to the force of gravity, then the eccentricity of the orbit is zero, and it's perfectly circular.
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.
How does a rocket get out of earths orbit?
surely a rocket or artificial satellite can get out with help of escape velocity....
Is a projectile velocity the highest velocity that can be reached?
yes
What is the magnitude of the velocity of a vertical projectile at its maximum height is equal to?
The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity doesn't change, until the projectile hits somethingor falls to the ground.The vertical component of a projectile's velocity becomes [9.8 meters per second downward] greatereach second. At the maximum height of its trajectory, the projectile's velocity is zero. That's the pointwhere the velocity transitions from upward to downward.
What is muzzle velocity?
it is the instantaneous velocity as a projectile leaves the barrel
What would happen if a projectile were thrown with greater velocity?
A projectile thrown with a greater velocity would travel a greater distance. Velocity is not just speed but direction as well.
What would happen if the projectile were thrown with greater velocity?
A projectile thrown with a greater velocity would travel a greater distance. Velocity is not just speed but direction as well.
What would happen if the projectile were thrown with a greater velocity?
A projectile thrown with a greater velocity would travel a greater distance. Velocity is not just speed but direction as well.
How does projectile differ from an object in free fall?
A projectile has an initial forward velocity.
How does a projectile differ from an object free fall?
A projectile has an initial forward velocity.
How do you find the speed of a projectile?
To find the average velocity of a projectile, use V = D/T (Velocity equals Displacement over Time).
What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile as its position changes?
In the usual simple treatment of projectile motion, the horizontal component of the projectile's velocity is assumed to be constant, and is equal to the magnitude of the initial (launch) velocity multiplied by the cosine of the elevation angle at the time of launch.
What velocity of a projectile is considered to be constant?
horizontal
How does a projectille differ from an object in a free fall?
A projectile has an initial forward velocity.
