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What is the direction of the centripetal force acting on a satellite that is in uniform circular motion around Earth?
The centripetal force acting on a satellite in uniform circular motion around Earth is directed towards the center of Earth. This force is necessary to keep the satellite moving in a circular path instead of following a straight line.
What is the effect of this force on velocity of the satellite?
The force acting on a satellite will cause a change in its velocity according to Newton's second law, which states that force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). If the force is in the same direction as the velocity, it will cause the satellite to speed up; if it is in the opposite direction, it will cause the satellite to slow down.
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.
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.
What is the centripetal force that acts on satellites by continiously changing their direction of motion?
The centripetal force acting on satellites is gravity, specifically the gravitational force between the satellite and the celestial body it is orbiting. This force pulls the satellite towards the center of the orbit, continuously changing its direction of motion and keeping it in a circular or elliptical orbit around the celestial body.
Is momentum the only major force acting on a satellite?
Momentum is not a force.The only major force acting on a satellite is the gravitational attraction of the Earth (assuming it happens to go around the Earth).
What force keeps satellite in orbit around the Earth?
There is only one main force acting on a satellite when it is in orbit, and that is the gravitational force.
Is there force in space?
No; gravity will continue acting on your body. If there was no force acting on your body while in space (let's say an orbiting satellite), the satellite would fly out of Earth's orbit and just wander off forever, but that doesn't happen - so gravity has to be acting on the satellite and your body as well!
What is the direction of the centripetal force acting on a satellite that is in uniform circular motion around Earth?
The centripetal force acting on a satellite in uniform circular motion around Earth is directed towards the center of Earth. This force is necessary to keep the satellite moving in a circular path instead of following a straight line.
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.
What is the effect of this force on velocity of the satellite?
The force acting on a satellite will cause a change in its velocity according to Newton's second law, which states that force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). If the force is in the same direction as the velocity, it will cause the satellite to speed up; if it is in the opposite direction, it will cause the satellite to slow down.
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.
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.
What happens to the size of the centripetal force due to gravity acting on the satellite if the satellite moves farther from earth?
The centripetal force due to gravity decreases as the satellite moves farther from Earth because the force of gravity weakens with distance. This is in accordance with the inverse square law, which states that the force of gravity decreases with the square of the distance between two objects.
What is the centripetal force that acts on satellites by continiously changing their direction of motion?
The centripetal force acting on satellites is gravity, specifically the gravitational force between the satellite and the celestial body it is orbiting. This force pulls the satellite towards the center of the orbit, continuously changing its direction of motion and keeping it in a circular or elliptical orbit around the celestial body.
What is the force that keeps a satellite in motion?
The force that keeps a satellite in motion is the gravitational force of the planet it is orbiting. This force acts as a centripetal force, pulling the satellite towards the planet and keeping it in its orbit.
Why the weight of a satellite and the centripetal force keeping the satellite in orbit is not a valid example of action and reaction to which Newton's Third Law of Motion applies?
First, Newton's Third Law of Motion says that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.In this scenario, the Earth pulls the satellite. The equal and opposite reaction force would be the pull of the satellite on the Earth, not the centripetal force.The Centripetal force is the RESULTANT force on the satellite that accelerates it(although its speed does not change, velocity changes because the satellite changes direction constantly- it moves in a circular path. And for velocity to change, there must be a net force acting on the satellite), and keeps it in orbit. Please post on my message board if you have any other specific questions.
