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| Nov17-06, 08:40 AM | #1 |
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satellite question. find mass of planet and weight on planet?
A satellite, mass of satellite=5850 kg, is in circular orbit of 4.1x10^5m above the surface of a planet, which has a radius of 4.15x10^6m. The period for the orbit is 2 hours.
A) calculate the tangential velocity of the satellite. B) find the mass of the planet. C) how much would the satellite weigh on the surface of the planet? I have only been able to fint the tang-velocity. v = √(GM / R ) = √(6.67 x 10-8 x 5850 / 4.1 x 105 ) m/s Can anyone solve part B and C? |
| Nov17-06, 09:20 AM | #2 |
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mrw^2=GMm/r^2 manipulate the v=rw and w=2pi/period
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| Nov18-06, 07:38 PM | #3 |
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For both cases equate centripetal force with gravitational force and you you be able to get the answer.
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