As satellites get closer to earth the pull of gravity gets stronger and the satellite moves more quickly.
Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth.
The gravitational force between earth mass m radius r and a satellite of mass m at a distance h from the surface of the earth is given by.
Satellite a is at an altitude equal to the earth s radius while satellite b is at an altitude equal to three times the earth s radius what is the ratio of their periods.
The orbit for satellite a is at a height of 539 km above the earth s surface while that for satellite b is at a height of 876 km.
Find the orbital speed for a satellite a and b satellite b.
Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth.
An earth orbiting satellite s motion is mostly controlled by earth s gravity.
Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth.
The ratio of their periods of revolution is 1.
Because most satellites including planets and moons travel along paths that can be approximated as circular paths their motion can be understood using principles that apply to any object moving in a circle.
The height of the orbit or distance between the satellite and earth s surface determines how quickly the satellite moves around the earth.
Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth.
Two satellites are in circular orbits around the earth.
The orbit for satellite a is at a height of 472 km above the earth s surface while that for satellite b is at a height of 837 km.
Find the orbital speed for satellite a and satellite b.
Satellite a is at an altitude equal to the earth s radius while satellite b is at an altitude equal to four times the earth s radius.
Therefore option b is correct.
Mass of one is 10 times that of the other.
The orbit for satellite a is at a height of 539 km above the earth s surface while that for satellite b is at a height of 876 km.