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CinderBlockFist
Jan27-05, 04:13 AM
A satellite hovers over a certain spot on the equator of (rotating) Pluto. What is the altitude of its orbit (called a "synchronous orbit")?
dextercioby
Jan27-05, 04:32 AM
A satellite hovers over a certain spot on the equator of (rotating) Pluto. What is the altitude of its orbit (called a "synchronous orbit")?
You need to know:
1.Mass of Planet Pluto.
2.The 2-nd law of dynamics.
3.The law of gravitational attraction.
4.The period of rotation around its axis for the planet Pluto.
Daniel.
CinderBlockFist
Jan27-05, 04:40 AM
ok thx brb , sheesh this is killing me.
CinderBlockFist
Jan27-05, 04:45 AM
Well i know
Mass of Pluto = 1.196 x 10 ^ 22 kg
Period of Rotation = 6.39 days
I don't know where i go from there?
dextercioby
Jan27-05, 04:56 AM
U'll need the \omega=\frac{2\pi}{T}
So express the T (period in seconds).Then find the angular velocity and then appy the 2-nd law of dynamics...
Daniel.
CinderBlockFist
Jan27-05, 05:01 AM
Is 2nd law of dynamics, you mean Newtons 2nd law? Because I haven't taken dynamics class yet.
dextercioby
Jan27-05, 05:04 AM
Yes,of course.Report any bad results,if any.
Daniel.
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