Hello I have a question on angular velocity

In summary, the conversation is about a problem involving an equation and an attempt at solving it. The equation in question is v = ωr, and the individual is trying to determine the angular velocity (ω) and tangential velocity (v) for a satellite. After discussing different approaches and considering conservation laws, it is determined that the initial angular momentum is conserved and the individual is encouraged to continue their thought process.
  • #1
tinothynguyen
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1. Here is the equation http://i.imgur.com/EKdWnws.png

2. The attempt at a solution
The first part I've done correctly. So here's my thought process:
To get the period I used T=2 * pi * sqrt(r3 /GM_E)
T=5521s
W(angular velocity)=2pi/T
W=1.138*10-3 rad/s
V=WR where r is 6754000m
V=7686m/s
Since the thrusters double the speed of the satellite v will be become twice that and the radius will be 15.9% more. Therefore:
2V=W(R+R*15.9/100)
Substituting in all the values I had to get W my answer was 1.964*10-3 rad/s.
But I didn't get my answer right. I may have done the wrong process but it seems pretty logical from my perspective. Please enlighten me.
 
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  • #2
The equation v = ωr is only valid for the tangential velocity (or the total velocity if the radial component is zero). After the craft has doubled its velocity, it will no longer have a circular orbit. You also cannot assume that the velocity will be constant with radius.

To help you along: Do you know of any conservation laws that may be applicable?
 
  • #3
Can't really think of one. The only ones I know of are energy and momentum laws.
 
  • #4
So, the question becomes: Which momentum is conserved, linear or angular?
 
  • #5
I would say angular?
 
  • #6
That is a good start. So what expressions do you know that give the angular momentum? What is the initial angular momentum?
 

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Angular velocity is calculated by dividing the change in angular displacement by the change in time. It can also be calculated by dividing the speed of an object in its circular path by the radius of the circle.

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