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You're describing the wavelike line that shows up on the maps at mission control when they
plot the path of the spacecraft that they've just launched.
Try to imagine this:
The satellite is circling the earth at a constant rate ... say one orbit every couple of hours. At the same time,
the earth is rotating under the satellite, one complete spin every 24 hours.
Add these two motions together, and you'll see that a point on the ground ... if it always stays directly UNDER
the satellite ... will trace that 'wave' shape on the ground.
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Should satellites fly on people?
No people should fly on satellites.
Can airplanes or satellites fly in the thermosphere?
airplanes can not but satellites can
How low do satellites fly?
6 m
What is the name of the electromagnetic wave use to send signals in satellites?
Ratio
Why don't satellites fly into space?
Satellites, by definition, are in orbit. Which means that they're circling their host (planet). IF you were to increase their speed enough, they would. (And if you slowed it enough, then they would fall to the ground.)
Should satellites fly on people?
No people should fly on satellites.
Can airplanes or satellites fly in the thermosphere?
airplanes can not but satellites can
Are satellites a Transverse or longitudinal wave?
Transverse :)
How low do satellites fly?
6 m
Are satellites in pattern?
no
Is a radio wave mechanical or electromagnetic wave?
Radio waves are electromagnetic. That's how they can get down here from satellites.
Wave forms of fly back converter only?
wave forms of fly back converter
What is the name of the electromagnetic wave use to send signals in satellites?
Ratio
How low can satellites fly in the atmosphere?
about 350 miles is where the international space station is.
What is the definition of a hair wave pattern?
The letter "S" defines a wave pattern.
What is a pleasant sound with a regular wave pattern?
A sound wave
Why don't satellites fly into space?
Satellites, by definition, are in orbit. Which means that they're circling their host (planet). IF you were to increase their speed enough, they would. (And if you slowed it enough, then they would fall to the ground.)
