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It would move further out of the current orbit. Possibly into an unstable orbit & be flung from earth altogether (however, the people who design satellites are fairly smart and won't allow that to happen)

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What will happen to time period of simple pendulum if taken to satellite?

A simple pendulum will not swing when it's aboard a satellite in orbit. While in orbit, the satellite and everything in it are falling, which produces a state of apparent zero gravity, and pendula don't swing without gravity.


What would happen if the mass of a satellite is increased while orbiting earth?

The only way to slow down an orbiting satellite would be to put it into a higher orbit. If you push a satellite backwards (over a certain period of time), it would lose energy, move into a lower orbit, and actually move faster. Of course, if it gets into too low an orbit, it will eventually crash to the Earth's surface.Comments: Actually, many satellites do slow down. That's mainly because of the(very thin) atmosphere many satellites move through, even in orbits a few hundred kilometers above Earth.For example the International Space Station has to regularly use fuel to maintain its correct orbit.Although the mathematics is a bit complicated, a slowing satellite would eventually burn up, probably with bits hitting the ground.


What would happen if the sun's gravitational pull was increased?

we would probably die


What would happen if the path of a satellite if its orbit was tilted more?

If the orbit of a satellite is tilted more, it would result in a change in the satellite's ground track and coverage area. This change in inclination would also affect the satellite's position relative to the Earth's equator, potentially altering its visibility and communication capabilities with specific regions.


What will happen when a satellite falls down?

When a satellite falls out of orbit, it will typically re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up due to the heat generated by friction with the air. If any parts of the satellite survive re-entry, they will likely land in the ocean or in unpopulated areas.

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A satellite orbiting earth is knocked out of orbit by a meteor?

That could happen. I'm unaware that it ever has happened, but it's certainly possible.


If mass and velocity of glider increased what will happen to the kinetics energy?

Since Ek = 1/2 mv2 , That means that mass, velocity and the kinetic energy is directly proportional. So, if the mass and the velocity of the glider is increased so will be its Kinetic Energy of motion.


Which factor would most likely cause communications satellite orbiting earth to return to earth from its orbit?

The most likely factor that would cause a communications satellite orbiting Earth to return to Earth from its orbit would be atmospheric drag. As the satellite moves through the Earth's atmosphere, it experiences friction with air molecules which can slow it down and cause its orbit to decay, eventually leading to re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.


Is there force in space?

No; gravity will continue acting on your body. If there was no force acting on your body while in space (let's say an orbiting satellite), the satellite would fly out of Earth's orbit and just wander off forever, but that doesn't happen - so gravity has to be acting on the satellite and your body as well!


How does full moon happen?

it appears by orbiting


Cart is rolling down a special ramp where there is no friction at all What will happen if the amount of mass on the cart is increased?

If the mass of the cart is increased, the kinetic energy of the cart will also increase as it rolls down the ramp. The velocity of the cart will increase as well, since the kinetic energy is directly proportional to both mass and velocity squared.


How do seasons happen?

Seasons happen because of the orbiting of Earth ,around the Sun


What will happen if a satellite has velocity which is more than orbital vellocity but less than escape velocity?

If a satellite somehow acquires too much velocity for the orbit it's in, it moves to an orbit for which that velocity is just right. That's how artificial satellites are placed into the desired orbit ... engines are fired to give them the velocity that's correct for the desired orbit, and that's where they go.


What will happen if the planets stop orbiting the sun?

The End.


What would happen if you double velocity?

If you double the velocity of an object, its kinetic energy would increase by a factor of four because kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of velocity. The object would also cover twice the distance in the same amount of time due to the increased speed.


What will happen when astronaut drop the spoon in a satellite?

it will continue to follow the motion of the satellite


What would happen to the path of a satellite if its orbit were tilted more?

The tilt of a satellites (compared to anything) really has very little effect on its orbit. The only thing that really does have a major effect is its distance from whatever the satelite is orbiting.