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What are the forces acting on a satellite that is in a circular orbit about the Earth at an altitude at which air resistance is negligible?
In a circular orbit with negligible air resistance, the main forces acting on a satellite are the gravitational force pulling it towards the Earth's center, and the centripetal force keeping it in its circular path. These two forces are balanced, allowing the satellite to maintain a stable orbit.
Why do Satellites travel in a circular path?
Satellites orbit the Earth or other bodies due to a careful balance of their velocity and the gravitational attraction of the body. Essentially gravity pulls them down but their velocity moves then out (Newton's Fist Law of Motion) at the same rate. They keep missing the body they orbit.The path is not necessarily circular since the gravity over the Earth varies with the density of the ground below the satellite. They are also satisfied to be in an elliptical orbit (closer at some times than others). The moon is a good example of a satellite in an almost circular elliptical orbit. comets have wildly elliptical orbits.
Where is the acceleration of a satellite directed?
Straight toward the center of mass of whatever body it's orbiting. If the orbit happens to be circular, then that's the center of the circle.
What is the name for a non circular orbit?
An elliptical orbit is a non-circular orbit where the orbiting object follows an elongated path around another object.
What is the mass in orbit around another mass?
The mass in orbit around another mass is referred to as a satellite. This can be a natural satellite, like a moon, or an artificial satellite, like a spacecraft. The gravitational pull of the larger mass keeps the satellite in orbit, balancing the gravitational force with the satellite's velocity. The specific characteristics of the orbit, such as its shape and altitude, depend on the masses involved and the initial conditions of the satellite's motion.
How much work is done on a satellite in a circular orbit about Earth?
The work done on a satellite in a circular orbit around Earth is zero because the gravitational force acting on the satellite is perpendicular to the direction of motion, so no work is done to maintain the orbit.
Does a circular orbit satellite accelerate towards earth?
Yes.
What is a satellite orbit?
A satellite's orbit is just the path it follows around the Earth or some other planet.Satellites' orbits can be elliptical or circular.
What is the circular path the shuttle makes in space?
low-orbit (satellite)
Does Archimedes principle holds a good for a satellite moving in a circular orbit?
no
What are the forces acting on a satellite that is in a circular orbit about the Earth at an altitude at which air resistance is negligible?
In a circular orbit with negligible air resistance, the main forces acting on a satellite are the gravitational force pulling it towards the Earth's center, and the centripetal force keeping it in its circular path. These two forces are balanced, allowing the satellite to maintain a stable orbit.
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.
The velocity required to keed a satellite in orbit around the Earth is called?
circular velocity
What is the shape of the orbit when the velocity of the satellite is everywhere perpendicular to the force of gravity?
If the velocity of the satellite is always perpendicular to the force of gravity, then the eccentricity of the orbit is zero, and it's perfectly circular.
How does the centripetal force act on a satellite?
The centripetal force acts towards the center of the circular path followed by the satellite, allowing it to maintain its orbit. In the case of a satellite orbiting Earth, the force of gravity provides the centripetal force required to keep the satellite in its orbit.
If a satellite's radial velocity is zero at all times its orbit must be elliptical or parabolic?
Not necessarily. A circular orbit around a central body, such as a planet, would also have a radial velocity of zero at all times. In a circular orbit, the satellite's velocity vector is always perpendicular to the radius vector, resulting in a constant radial velocity of zero.
What formula can be used to find the orbital speed v for a satellite in a circular orbit of radius r?
The formula to find the orbital speed v for a satellite in a circular orbit of radius r is v (G M / r), where G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the central body, and r is the radius of the orbit.
