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Is the moon the largest satellite of earth?

The moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and so is the largest.


Distance from earth to gps satellite?

Navigation satellites move around Earth at an altitude of about 1,243 miles to 22, 223 miles and at about the same speed of rotation. These satellites are in what is called Medium-Earth orbits (MEO).


What is the speed of a satellite that moves in an eliptical orbit around the earth?

If a satellite is in an elliptical orbit around the Earth, the Earth will be at one of the focii. The speed of the satellite will then constantly be changing. It will move the fastest when it is nearest to the Earth (perigee) and slowest when it is furthest away (apogee).


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.


What is the closet planet to moon?

The closest planet to the Moon is Earth. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and is closest to our planet in terms of distance.

Related Questions

When was the SOHO satellite launched?

SOHO was launched on December 2, 1995.


What is the general distance between the earth to satellite?

The satellite, or moon, called "Luna" averages 238,800 miles distant from Earth.


What is the distance of the center of the earth to a Geostationary satellite?

42300 km


Is the moon the largest satellite of earth?

The moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and so is the largest.


A satellite is at an altitude of one of earth radius. How does the gravitational force on the satellite compare to the force if it were on the surface of earth?

Since the distance from the Earth's center is doubled, the force will be reduced by a factor of 4.


The tangential velocity of an Earth satellite is its velocity?

The tangential velocity of an Earth satellite is its velocity perpendicular to the radius vector pointing towards the center of the Earth. It represents the speed at which the satellite is moving along its orbital path. This velocity is crucial for maintaining the satellite's orbit and is calculated using the satellite's distance from the center of the Earth and gravitational force acting upon it.


From earth one satellite appears to overtake another the faster satellite is?

The faster satellite appears to overtake another satellite when observed from Earth. This is because the faster satellite covers a greater distance in the same amount of time, causing it to catch up to and pass the slower satellite.


What has the author Steven R Cranmer written?

Steven R. Cranmer has written: 'SOHO-23' -- subject(s): SOHO (Artificial satellite), Internal structure, Congresses


What is an elliptical satellite?

An elliptical satellite is a type of satellite that orbits Earth in an elliptical path, meaning its distance from Earth varies throughout its orbit. This results in the satellite moving closer to and farther from Earth as it completes its orbit. Elliptical satellites are commonly used for applications like communication and remote sensing.


Distance from earth to gps satellite?

Navigation satellites move around Earth at an altitude of about 1,243 miles to 22, 223 miles and at about the same speed of rotation. These satellites are in what is called Medium-Earth orbits (MEO).


How does the direction of motion of a satellite in circular orbit compare with the curve of earth's surface?

The direction of motion of a satellite in a circular orbit is perpendicular to the curved surface of the Earth. This means that the satellite moves parallel to the surface at a constant distance rather than following the curve of the Earth.


What is the walking distance from soho village to battery park?

The walking distance is about 1.6 miles.