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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.

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What was the name of the satellite that explored the sun?

it is impossible to go on the sun. it is far to hot.


How can newtons laws be described when a satellite orbiting around earth is knocked out of orbit by a meteor?

The first law states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The meteor impact imparts an external force that changes the satellite's motion. The second law describes how force equals mass times acceleration, which means the satellite's mass and the force of the meteor impact determine the resulting acceleration. Finally, the third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, so the satellite exerts a force back on the meteor as it is knocked out of orbit.


Can an object with a constant acceleration reverse its direction of travel?

Of course. Anything you toss with your hand has constant acceleration after you toss it ... the acceleration of gravity, directed downward. If you toss it upward, it starts out with upward velocity, which reverses and eventually becomes downward velocity.


Is the moon accelerating when it revolves around earth at a fairly constant speed?

Yes, the moon is accelerating as it revolves around the Earth, even though it moves at a fairly constant speed. This acceleration is due to the change in direction of the moon's velocity as it travels along its circular orbit. In physics, acceleration is defined as any change in velocity, which includes changes in speed or direction. Thus, the moon is experiencing centripetal acceleration directed towards the Earth.


Is the statement 'a body moving with uniform speed along a circular path is subjected to uniform acceleration' true or false justify?

This statement is true. This type of movement is called Uniform Circular Motion. For every circular motion at constant speed, there is a constant radial acceleration (always pointing towards the center of the circle) named centripetal acceleration. This constant acceleration ensures that at every moment during the motion the orientation of the velocity is changed so that the object stays in a circular path.

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Where the acceleration of a satellite directed?

The acceleration of a satellite is directed inward, towards the center of the orbit.


Where is the acceleration of satellite directed?

The acceleration of a satellite is generally directed towards the center of the celestial body it is orbiting, such as the Earth for a satellite in Earth's orbit. This acceleration is due to gravity, which keeps the satellite in its orbit.


What is the definition of central acceleration?

Central acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. It is a result of the continuous change in direction of the object's velocity as it moves along the circular path.


When does a satellite have the greatest acceleration?

When it is closest to the planet.One of the components of the acceleration, the normal acceleration, is equal to v2/r, where v is the satellite's speed and r is the radius of the current orbit followed by the satellite. So, the smaller the radius, the higher the acceleration.


In uniform circular motion, how are force and acceleration directed?

In uniform circular motion, the force is directed towards the center of the circle, while the acceleration is directed towards the center as well.


What is the difference between centripetal acceleration and radial acceleration?

Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, while radial acceleration is the acceleration directed along the radius of the circle. In simpler terms, centripetal acceleration keeps an object moving in a circle, while radial acceleration changes the speed of the object.


When object moves upwards what is the velocity and acceleration?

When an object is moving upwards, its velocity is directed upwards. If the object is near the Earth or any other planet, then its acceleration is directed downwards, which also means that its upward velocity is decreasing.


Does satellite has acceleration due to gravity or not?

yes, this ADG helps the satellite to orbit earth. This is the centripital force


Is radial acceleration the same as centripetal acceleration?

No, radial acceleration and centripetal acceleration are not the same. Radial acceleration is the acceleration directed towards the center of a circle, while centripetal acceleration is the acceleration that keeps an object moving in a circular path.


What is the difference between centripetal acceleration and tangential acceleration in circular motion?

Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, while tangential acceleration is the acceleration along the tangent of the circle, perpendicular to the centripetal acceleration.


What is an example of Circular acceleration?

a satellite in orbit; it is moving at constant speed but is accelerating outward in circular acceleration, balanced by gravity acceleration (centripetal force).


What is the difference between centripetal and tangential acceleration in circular motion?

Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration directed towards the center of the circle in circular motion, while tangential acceleration is the acceleration along the tangent to the circle.