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Homework Statement
the solar maximum mission satellite was placed in a circular orbit about 150 miles above earth. Determine (a) the orbital speed of the satellite and (b) the time required for 1 complete revolution
Orbital speed refers to the speed at which an object travels around another object in a circular or elliptical path. It is determined by the mass of the objects and the distance between them.
The formula for calculating orbital speed is v = √(GM/r), where v is the orbital speed, G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the central object, and r is the distance between the two objects.
The factors that affect orbital speed include the mass of the objects, the distance between them, and any external forces acting on the objects, such as gravity or air resistance.
Yes, orbital speed can change if there are changes in the mass or distance of the objects, or if there are external forces acting on the objects. This can result in a change in the shape or size of the orbit.
The time required for an object to complete one orbit, also known as the orbital period, is determined by the orbital speed and the distance between the objects. The formula for calculating orbital period is T = 2πr/v, where T is the orbital period, r is the distance between the objects, and v is the orbital speed.