Can you do any of these calculations yourself? And why do you say "theoretical"? Do you not believe that the effects would be real?EMguy said:Assume we shoot a space shuttle of mass m to space. We know it affects the Earth's mass M by decreasing it to M2 = M-m. Assume that the gas pillar that the space shuttle shoots has no effects on earth, what would be the theoretical effects on kinetic energy, momentum and velocity of the Earth by the decreased mass, although miniscule obviously?
I would assume that the momentum remained constant cause of the assumption of gas pillar having no effect, i.e no recoil effects? Then velocity would be increased with the decreased mass? Correct? Incorrect?phinds said:Can you do any of these calculations yourself? And why do you say "theoretical"? Do you not believe that the effects would be real?
What are the components of momentum? Do they stay the same?EMguy said:I would assume that the momentum remained constant cause of the assumption of gas pillar having no effect, i.e no recoil effects?
Would it matter in what direction the rocket was launched?Then velocity would be increased with the decreased mass? Correct? Incorrect?
OK, but that's poor terminology. If you mean minuscule, SAY minuscule.And by theoretical i mean real... just theoretical relating to the effects being miniscule.
The launch of the Space Shuttle does not have a significant effect on the Earth's rotation. The Space Shuttle weighs only a few hundred tons, while the Earth weighs around 6 sextillion tons. Therefore, the launch of the Space Shuttle does not have enough mass to significantly alter the Earth's rotation.
No, the launch of the Space Shuttle does not change the Earth's orbit. The Space Shuttle is launched within the Earth's atmosphere, which is a very small fraction of the Earth's overall size. The Earth's orbit is primarily affected by larger bodies such as the Moon and other planets.
No, the launch of the Space Shuttle does not have enough energy to cause earthquakes or other natural disasters. The energy released during a Space Shuttle launch is equivalent to a small earthquake, but it is dispersed over a larger area and does not have a concentrated impact on the Earth's surface.
The launch of the Space Shuttle does have some environmental impact, primarily from the release of carbon dioxide and other gases during the launch. However, these emissions are relatively small compared to other human activities and do not have a significant effect on the Earth's overall climate or environment.
No, the launch of the Space Shuttle does not affect the Earth's magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic field is primarily influenced by the Earth's core and does not have any significant interaction with the Space Shuttle during launch.