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The mass of a satellite does not affect its orbit. The orbit of a satellite is determined by its speed and the gravitational pull of the object it is orbiting around, such as a planet. The mass of the satellite itself does not play a significant role in determining its orbit.

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If the mass of a statellite is doubled while the radius of its orbit remains constant then the speed of the satellite is increased by how much?

The speed of the satellite will remain the same regardless of doubling the mass, as long as the radius of its orbit remains constant. The speed of the satellite in orbit is determined by the gravitational force between the satellite and the celestial body it is orbiting, not the mass of the satellite itself.


A satellite of mass 5500 kg orbits the Earth in a circular orbit of radius of 9.3 106 m this is above the Earth's atmosphereThe mass of the Earth is 6.0 1024 kg?

The gravitational force acting on the satellite is provided by the gravitational force between the satellite and the Earth, and is directed towards the center of the Earth. The gravitational force is responsible for causing the satellite to move in a circular path around the Earth. The centripetal force required to keep the satellite in its circular orbit is provided by the gravitational force between the satellite and the Earth.


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.


What keeps the satellite in orbit Centripetal or electrical?

Centripetal force is what keeps a satellite in orbit around a celestial body, like Earth. This force is due to the gravitational attraction between the satellite and the celestial body. Electrical forces play a role in satellite communication and operation, but they are not directly responsible for keeping the satellite in orbit.


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.

Related Questions

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.


What would be the effect on the orbital velocity of satellite if mass of satellite is double?

Doubling the mass of a satellite would result in no change in its orbital velocity. This is because the orbital velocity of a satellite only depends on the mass of the planet it is orbiting and the radius of its orbit, but not on the satellite's own mass.


If the mass of a statellite is doubled while the radius of its orbit remains constant then the speed of the satellite is increased by how much?

The speed of the satellite will remain the same regardless of doubling the mass, as long as the radius of its orbit remains constant. The speed of the satellite in orbit is determined by the gravitational force between the satellite and the celestial body it is orbiting, not the mass of the satellite itself.


Which force keeps a satellite in orbit?

The mutual gravitational attraction between the satellite's mass and the earth's mass. Short answer: The force of gravity.


A satellite is 200 miles above the earth It has a mass of 150 kg If the mass of the satellite were tripled?

You don't really have a question here. If the satellite is in orbit, the mass is essentially irrelevant; it wouldn't change the speed of the orbit or the altitude. A larger satellite mass WOULD HAVE required more fuel and more energy to LAUNCH it, but once in orbit, it will stay there. The only exception would be an exceptionally large, light satellite. There is still some minuscule traces of atmosphere at 200 miles, and a large, light satellite would be slowed by air friction much more than a small dense satellite would. This is what caused the "ECHO" satellite - essentially a silvered mylar balloon inflated in orbit as a primitive reflector comsat - to deorbit.


Is Orbit Send With Satellite?

The orbit helps the satellite go into orbit.


How does gravity affect a satellite launch?

Gravity affects a satellite launch by pulling the satellite towards the Earth during its initial phase of ascent. This requires the rocket to generate enough thrust to overcome gravity in order to reach the desired orbit. Once the satellite is in orbit, gravity continues to affect its trajectory, helping to keep it in orbit around the Earth.


What constitutes the size of a satellite versus its orbit distance?

There is no relation between the size of a satellite and the size or period of its orbit. Picture an astronaut on a space-walk, floating and hovering six feet from the Space Shuttle. The shuttle's size and mass are both several hundred times the size and mass of the astronaut, but he's in the same earth orbit as the Shuttle is. That's why they stay together. The mathematical relationship ties the satellite's orbital distance to its period ... the time it takes to complete one trip around the orbit. But the satellite's size makes no difference at all; and as long as its mass is nowhere near the mass of the central body, its mass doesn't make any difference either.


An is the path followed by a satellite or celestial body as it goes around a larger mass?

an orbit (usually an ellipse)


What is the weight of a satellite in orbit?

Technically, a satellite in free-fall (and orbit is a special case of "free-fall") is effectively weightless. What we call weight is the force of the RESISTANCE to gravity; I "weigh" 220 pounds because I an standing on the Earth. The satellite has its own mass, and this can be anything from "tiny" to "enormous".


The period of a satellite is defined as..?

The period of a satellite is the time it takes for the satellite to complete one orbit around its parent body, such as a planet or a star. It is typically measured in hours, days, or years depending on the size and speed of the satellite's orbit. The period is determined by the satellite's orbital velocity and the mass of the parent body it is orbiting.


How does gravity affect the launch and travel of a satellite?

It has to get up to 7km a second to get out of earth's orbit, then it orbits around earth.