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Is a satellite circling the Earth above the atmosphere in free fall?

Yes, a satellite in orbit around Earth is essentially in a state of continuous free fall. The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps the satellite in orbit, causing it to continuously fall towards the Earth's surface while also moving forward at a speed that prevents it from actually colliding with the ground.


How does a satellite fly?

It doesn't fly, it moves in free fall. And it doesn't use wings.


Can a pendulum vibrate in an artificial satellite?

Yes, a pendulum can vibrate in an artificial satellite since motion in a satellite is relative and independent of gravity. However, because artificial satellites are typically in a state of free fall or orbit around a celestial body, the motion of a pendulum may appear more complex due to the satellite's acceleration and movement.


Why does a body becomes weightless in an artificial satellite?

for the circular motion of a satellite a centripetal force is requid. these force is supplied by the gravitional force between the earth and satellite this is trueall objects in the satellite is zero ie, the object in a satellite feel weightlessness


How much work is done on a satelite in circular orbit about earth?

In a circular orbit, a satellite is in free fall and moves with a constant speed, which means that the gravitational force acting on it provides the necessary centripetal force for its circular motion. Since the gravitational force is always perpendicular to the satellite's displacement, the work done on the satellite by gravity is zero. Therefore, no net work is done on a satellite in a stable circular orbit around the Earth.

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What is the weight of a satellite in orbit?

Technically, a satellite in free-fall (and orbit is a special case of "free-fall") is effectively weightless. What we call weight is the force of the RESISTANCE to gravity; I "weigh" 220 pounds because I an standing on the Earth. The satellite has its own mass, and this can be anything from "tiny" to "enormous".


Is a satellite circling the Earth above the atmosphere in free fall?

Yes, a satellite in orbit around Earth is essentially in a state of continuous free fall. The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps the satellite in orbit, causing it to continuously fall towards the Earth's surface while also moving forward at a speed that prevents it from actually colliding with the ground.


How does a satellite fly?

It doesn't fly, it moves in free fall. And it doesn't use wings.


Give an example of an object that is in free fall?

A skydiver. The International Space Station. Any TV satellite. The Moon.


What happened to the satellite countries during the fall of the USSR?

They've entered the world of free trade, marketing their goods.


What happens when any object is dropped from a satellite?

When an object is dropped from a satellite in orbit around Earth, it will continue orbiting Earth at the same speed and direction as the satellite. From the perspective of someone on the satellite, the object will appear to float next to them due to being in free fall. However, once the object encounters Earth's atmosphere, it will experience drag and eventually fall towards Earth.


What companies offer free satellite?

There are a few companies that offer free satellite. In the United Kingdom, a Sky subscription comes with a free satellite. You can also get a subscription-free service from Freesat.


How did the satellite fall down?

It lost its balance......


Did the satellite fall yet today?

No it havent


Did the satellite fall yet?

the nasa satellite has fallen it is 11:51 pm and it is safe to go outside


Can a pendulum vibrate in an artificial satellite?

Yes, a pendulum can vibrate in an artificial satellite since motion in a satellite is relative and independent of gravity. However, because artificial satellites are typically in a state of free fall or orbit around a celestial body, the motion of a pendulum may appear more complex due to the satellite's acceleration and movement.


Why does a body becomes weightless in an artificial satellite?

for the circular motion of a satellite a centripetal force is requid. these force is supplied by the gravitional force between the earth and satellite this is trueall objects in the satellite is zero ie, the object in a satellite feel weightlessness