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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.
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.
Why do the satellite not fall while revolving around the earth?
They do fall. But they're traveling fast enough so that the surface of the Earth falls away from them as fast as they are falling. Same thing that keeps the Earth from falling into the sun.
Why does a satellite need to be high above the earth?
A satellite needs to be high above the Earth in order to achieve a stable orbit where it can continuously circle the planet without being pulled down by gravity. Being at a higher altitude allows the satellite to have a wider field of view, better communication coverage, and longer orbital duration.
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.
How can one make a spoon dropped from a satellite revolving around the earth land on earth?
If you have a lot of time, and a huge amount of expendable cash, you can place a reasonably massive satellite in orbit under the spoon. Over time the satellite's gravity will pull the spoon's orbit lower and lower. Eventually the spoon's orbit will decay and it will drop toward earth. Just wait. It will end up on Earth eventually. The satellite is already in orbit and will eventually fall into the atmosphere. Anything that falls off the satellite is going to eventually go 'down' to Earth.
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.
Why do satellites not need to use their engines?
Once a satellite is accelerated into an orbit above the atmosphere, it can "coast" because there is almost no friction in the airless vacuum to slow it down. Any contact with air particles will slow down the satellite, and might eventually cause it to lose orbital speed and re-enter the atmosphere. (To be in "orbit" around the Earth, a satellite must be going fast enough to 'fall past' or 'fall around' the Earth's curved surface, as gravity tries to pull it down again.)
Why don't satellite fall from the sky?
They are put into orbit by shuttles and stay in orbit around the earth, like the moon. Since they are no longer affected by Earth's gravitational field, they will not naturally fall down to Earth.
How did the satellite fall down?
It lost its balance......
What is a sentence for the word drag?
Don't drag my book bag on the floor. Slight atmospheric drag can cause a satellite to slow down and eventually fall back to Earth. Wild horses could not drag me from a good chariot race.
Why does a satellite does not fdall into earth?
Because it moves fast. A satellite will, in fact, continuously "fall" (be accelerated) towards Earth, meaning that it changes its direction. Because it moves fast. A satellite will, in fact, continuously "fall" (be accelerated) towards Earth, meaning that it changes its direction. Because it moves fast. A satellite will, in fact, continuously "fall" (be accelerated) towards Earth, meaning that it changes its direction. Because it moves fast. A satellite will, in fact, continuously "fall" (be accelerated) towards Earth, meaning that it changes its direction.
What would happen to satellite if it lost its speed?
It would eventually fall into the Earth's atmosphere and burn up on reentry However, it is unlikely that it would lose speed without hitting another object. It will not slow down because there is no air, therefore, no air resistance.
How is the satellite in a space shuttle kept in the correct orbit around the Earth?
Well because of its forward motion. The definition of gravity is an attraction between 2 or more objects. The gravity from Earth is pulling the satellite towards earth or it is falling down. Now it becomes awkward..... The forward motion of the satellite will make itself fall around the Earth or it goes in an orbit.HOPE I HELPED!!!!!
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!
Why a sattellite is said to be in free fall?
Imagine firing a handgun while standing on earth with no one or thing around for the bullet to hit. The bullet will speed out of the gun, and as it moves it will trace out a curve as it gradually gets pulled to earth by the earth's gravity, and loses speed because of air resistance. It wil then fall to earth perhaps several hundred yards away. Now imagine climbing up a tall tower and doing the same thing with a high velocity rifle. The bullet will travel faster from the rifle than from the handgun but will still eventually fall to the ground under gravity and slow down because of air resistance, but in this case, the bullet might travel a mile or two before falling to the ground, and the curve its path of flight traces out will be much larger. Now imagine the satellite. When launched, the satellite travels fast like the bullet, but it will not slow down like the bullet because, as the satellite is launched into space, there is no air resistance as there is no air there. Similarly the speed at which the satellite is launched is sufficient for it to continue to fall to earth, just like the bullet, but in the satellite's case the curve it traces out is exactly the same as the curve of the earth. So, the satellite continues to freefall to earth, just like the bullets, but as the curve of the earth is exactly the same as the curve of the satellite's path, the satellite will never reach the earth. It's as if the earth was 'moving away' from the satellite as fast as it was falling towards it. This is what is meant by 'going into orbit' and it is why satellites and spacecraft have to escape the earth at great speed if they are to go into orbit. If they did not have the speed required (called the 'escape velocity') their curve of trajectory would be too small and they would fall back to earth before going into orbit.
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.
