The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.
A newton is defined as the force which gives a mass of 1 kilogram an acceleration of 1 metre per second, per second, 1 kg⋅m/s2.
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when doing this question, isn't the radius of the planet supposed to be added to the altitude of the satellite?
having said that, would the term 'orbit' mean that the satellite is 35 000km away from the centre of mass...
Newtons Theory & Vector Solution
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Q.
Two ropes are attached to a 40kg object.
The 1st rope applies a force of 25N & 2nd rope applies force of 40N.
If the ropes are perpendicular to each other, what is the resultant...