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How motion of satellite similar to the motion of an object in freefall?
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A satellite is in free fall. When the only force acting upon it is gravity, it reacts freely to this gravity, accelerating towards Earth. That is to say, instead of going in a straight line, the velocity vector changes direction, towards Earth. If the satellite is fast enough to be in orbit, it will never actually fall on Earth; but the velocity vector changes all the time.
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What are facts about the three types of motion?
An object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by an unknown force objects in motion are affected by: -Gravity -Friction -Mass -Force -and other objects Objects in Freefall have a maximum velocity in freefall an object that is thrown straight up has no velocity during the middle of the time from it takes to toss and hit the ground. gravity is a constant 9.8m/s
What happens when any object is dropped from a satellite?
It will stay with the satellite for a while, in a similar orbit. If the satellite is in low orbit, gradually the object will get away from the satellite, due to "tidal forces" from Earth.
The motion of an object resulting from only the force of gravity is?
it is called free fall and its right if you put inertia
Is it possible for an object in freefall to have no acceleration?
No, but it is possible to not have an increase in speed. Because velocity is a directional quantity, not a scalar one, an object in freefall (by definition within a gravity field) is always under acceleration, just not necessarily one that alters its speed or even its position. Objects in orbit around a planet are in freefall (hence weightlessness) where the tangential component of their forward motion opposes the pull of gravity.
Can elevators freefall?
Freefall generally refers to an object falling unrestricted in the atmosphere. An elevator is on rails, runners, cables and counterweights. Therefore it will not be in freefall.
When velocity zero and accelaration is possative what is the object in motion?
freefall
When velocity is zero and accelaration is possative what happen the object in motion?
freefall
What are facts about the three types of motion?
An object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by an unknown force objects in motion are affected by: -Gravity -Friction -Mass -Force -and other objects Objects in Freefall have a maximum velocity in freefall an object that is thrown straight up has no velocity during the middle of the time from it takes to toss and hit the ground. gravity is a constant 9.8m/s
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What happens when any object is dropped from a satellite?
It will stay with the satellite for a while, in a similar orbit. If the satellite is in low orbit, gradually the object will get away from the satellite, due to "tidal forces" from Earth.
The motion of an object resulting from only the force of gravity is?
it is called free fall and its right if you put inertia
Is it possible for an object in freefall to have no acceleration?
No, but it is possible to not have an increase in speed. Because velocity is a directional quantity, not a scalar one, an object in freefall (by definition within a gravity field) is always under acceleration, just not necessarily one that alters its speed or even its position. Objects in orbit around a planet are in freefall (hence weightlessness) where the tangential component of their forward motion opposes the pull of gravity.
Can elevators freefall?
Freefall generally refers to an object falling unrestricted in the atmosphere. An elevator is on rails, runners, cables and counterweights. Therefore it will not be in freefall.
How many miles an hour does an object freefall?
It depends on the shape of the object and therefore its drag coefficient. For example, you can slow down your freefall by spreading your limbs out.
Why is an object considered weightless when there is no normal force or when an object is in freefall?
Any object is weightless.
What is the difference between freefall and a non freefall?
the difference is freefall is when some object falls and non-free fall is when you through something. freefall is in a constant speed at the acceleration of 9.8m/s/s.
What is the only force on an object in freefall?
The force of gravity.
