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I'm assuming this is a mastering physics problem...
to answer bluntly, no there is technically no torque on the satellite. However- there IS a force that torque exerts on the satellite, yet because it lies at an angle (theta) of either 0 degrees or 180 degrees from the axis of rotation, when you go to calculate the magnitude of torque (torque=Fsin(theta) ) the sin(theta) value will come out to be a factor of 0, giving you "no" torque.
I hope this helps
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoSince the gravitational force is always directed radially through the center of mass, the gravitational force can exert no torque on either body. Thus angular momentum is conserved. This means that the angular momentum of the orbiting object will always have the same value at any point in its orbit.
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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.
Earth exerts a gravitational force of 7000 N on one of the communications satellites What force does the satellite exert on earth?
7000 N. The force of gravitation is mutual, and is always equal on both members of a pair of masses.In other words, within my gravitational field, the earth weighs 185 pounds.
What force do the sun and the moon exert on the earth?
They exert Gravitational Force on each other. It is a force which is directly proportional to Mass of the object
Upon which moon does Mars exert a stronger gravitational force?
Phobos
Do two objects exert gravitational force on each other?
Yes
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.
Earth exerts a gravitational force of 7000 N on one of the communications satellites What force does the satellite exert on earth?
7000 N. The force of gravitation is mutual, and is always equal on both members of a pair of masses.In other words, within my gravitational field, the earth weighs 185 pounds.
What direction of the gravitational force and centripetal force on a satellite?
The gravitational force on a satellite is towards the center of the Earth. The gravitational force IS the centripetal force is this case, so the centripetal force pulls the satellite towards the center of the Earth. There is no balancing force that pulls the satellite outwards (if there were, it wouldn't accelerate, i.e., change direction).
What force do the sun and the moon exert on the earth?
They exert Gravitational Force on each other. It is a force which is directly proportional to Mass of the object
True or false The Moon orbits Earth and not the Sun because the Sun doesn't exert a gravitational force on the Moon?
False. The sun does exert a gravitational force on the moon.
What are the forces between the sleigh and the runners?
The gravitational force of the sleigh resting on the runners and the normal force that the runners exert back on the sleigh. These will be equal and opposite. There will be some torque forces too if the sleigh is moving.
Out of the Sun Earth the Moon and a Book which one exert the stronget gravitational force on you?
The Earth exerts the greatest gravitational force on you because it is the most massive object you are closest to. The Earth exerts a force equal to your weight. The other objects exert gravitational forces but are not very noticeable because they are either low in mass or separated from you by great distance.
Do Objects of any size exert a gravitational force.?
If the object having some mass then for sure it exert a gravitational force.The more the mass the more will be gravity.
Upon which moon does Mars exert a stronger gravitational force?
Phobos
Does the earth and the moon exert a gravitational force on each other?
no they don't
Do two objects exert gravitational force on each other?
Yes
What makes the satellite orbit?
A satellite will orbit due to a gravitational field, which is formed by the gravitational force between the satellite and stellar body. This force is equal to the product of the gravitational constant, and the masses of both objects divided by the square of the distance separating them.
