Artificial Gravity: What Makes Objects Press Towards Rotating Satellites?

AI Thread Summary
In a rotating satellite, objects are pressed towards the rim due to centripetal forces, which keep them in a circular path. This sensation mimics the gravitational force experienced on Earth, as the satellite's rim exerts a constant push on the object. If the wall of the satellite were removed, the object would continue in a straight line, illustrating the role of centrifugal force. The experience of artificial gravity is similar to standing on solid ground, provided the object remains small compared to the satellite's radius and does not attempt to move. The Coriolis Force can affect movement, causing potential instability when trying to change position.
moatasim23
Messages
77
Reaction score
0
When an object is present in a rotating satellite it is pressed towards the rim of satellite.What in the world makes it press?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
centripetal/centrifugal forces. Do a quick google of artificial gravity, there will be lots of info.
 
The outside rim of the satellite is constantly pushing at the object to keep it in its circular path. If you took the wall away, the object would just keep on in a straight line. The sensation of the outside rim pushing on you (the object) is precisely the same as the sensation of the ground pushing up at you when you are standing on Earth.

Acceleration towards the centre of rotation is indistinguishable from a gravitational force as long as
1. The object is small compared with the radius of the spinning ship and,
2. you don't try to move about. If you go to touch your toes, you could fall over because of an effect knows as Coriolis Force.
 

Thread 'The Physics of unloading sand from a barge'

I think it's easist first to watch a short vidio clip I find these videos very relaxing to watch .. I got to thinking is this being done in the most efficient way? The sand has to be suspended in the water to move it to the outlet ... The faster the water , the more turbulance and the sand stays suspended, so it seems to me the rule of thumb is the hose be aimed towards the outlet at all times .. Many times the workers hit the sand directly which will greatly reduce the water...
View full post »

Similar threads

B Busting the myth about achieving artificial gravity by rotating a body
Replies
38
Views
3K
Gravity in science fiction movies
Replies
16
Views
246
Question regarding artificial satellites
Replies
1
Views
1K
Warp Drive = Artificial Gravity?
Replies
5
Views
3K
B Artificial gravity rotating on two axes
2
Replies
76
Views
6K
Could a black hole be used as an artificial gravity generator for a spaceship?
Replies
9
Views
4K
What is the trajectory of an object thrown within a rotating centrifuge?
Replies
19
Views
5K
What is the relationship between tension and mass for an artificial satellite?
Replies
10
Views
2K
How Does Spinning Create Artificial Gravity in Space?
Replies
19
Views
5K
Need someone to help check my work -- Artificial Gravity Report
Replies
18
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top