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Why doesn't gravity pull the artificial satellites to Earth?
Gravity pulls the satellites but the orbiting satellites don't fall down towards earth because the speed with which they move balances the gravitational force i.e. Centripetal force = Gravitational force.
Is it correct to say that satellites stay in orbit rather than falling to Earth because they are beyond the pool of Earth's gravity?
No. Satellites ARE falling. But they are also moving "sideways", and so quickly that by the time the satellite has fallen to the Earth, the satellite has continued AROUND the Earth, and missed!
Are objects in communications satellites weighless?
Objects in communication satellites still have weight, as weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. However, in the microgravity environment of space, objects appear weightless because they are in free fall around the Earth.
What force allows satellites to orbit the earth?
Gravity is the force that allows satellites to orbit the Earth. The gravitational pull between the Earth and the satellite causes the satellite to continuously fall towards the Earth while moving forward at a speed that keeps it in orbit.
Are satellites dangerous?
Satellites themselves are not dangerous. They are placed in orbit around Earth to provide various services like communication, weather monitoring, and navigation. However, if a satellite were to malfunction or collide with another object in space, it could potentially create debris that poses a hazard to other satellites and spacecraft.
Do satellites in orbit around Earth continuously fall toward earth?
Satellites orbit the earth for a few years then fall to earth however they are directed to fall to the sea
Why doesn't gravity pull the artificial satellites to Earth?
Gravity pulls the satellites but the orbiting satellites don't fall down towards earth because the speed with which they move balances the gravitational force i.e. Centripetal force = Gravitational force.
Why do the satellites not fall while revolving around the earth?
. The speed of the satellite is adjusted so that it falls to earth at the same rate that the curve of the earth falls away from the satellite. The satellite is perpetually falling, but it never hits the ground!
Is it correct to say that satellites stay in orbit rather than falling to Earth because they are beyond the pool of Earth's gravity?
No. Satellites ARE falling. But they are also moving "sideways", and so quickly that by the time the satellite has fallen to the Earth, the satellite has continued AROUND the Earth, and missed!
What happens to old satellites?
Old satellites orbiting near the Earth eventually fall back into the atmosphere and burn. Satellites orbiting farther away stay in orbit indefinitely.
How many satellites fall from the sky?
about a 100 basket-ball sized satelittes fall every year.
Are objects in communications satellites weighless?
Objects in communication satellites still have weight, as weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. However, in the microgravity environment of space, objects appear weightless because they are in free fall around the Earth.
What force allows satellites to orbit the earth?
Gravity is the force that allows satellites to orbit the Earth. The gravitational pull between the Earth and the satellite causes the satellite to continuously fall towards the Earth while moving forward at a speed that keeps it in orbit.
Are satellites dangerous?
Satellites themselves are not dangerous. They are placed in orbit around Earth to provide various services like communication, weather monitoring, and navigation. However, if a satellite were to malfunction or collide with another object in space, it could potentially create debris that poses a hazard to other satellites and spacecraft.
How is projectile motion related to satellite motion?
Projectile motion and satellite motion both involve an object moving through a gravitational field. However, satellites are in a state of continuous free fall around a celestial body, while projectiles follow a parabolic path with a defined initial velocity and angle. Additionally, satellites have a stable orbit due to their speed and altitude, while projectiles experience a temporary motion before returning to the ground.
What are the uses of old satellites?
Old satellites that are in orbit and still powered continue to perform their function. Old satellites that have no power and are still in orbit have no use. Those that fall from orbit have no use as the are destroyed on reentry. Old satellites that have never been launched could be used as museum exhibits.
Why don't satellites in orbit fall to the ground why don't the fly off in space?
that is because the 0 gravity keeps it in space and the orbit brings them around without knocking them down or anywhere else
