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Oripmav
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Question:
"The moon revolves around the Earth. Is the Moon's linear momentum p constant?(the p is supposed to be in italics and with an arrow over it pointing to the right. It's kinetic energy constant? Assume the orbit is circular."
Being this a concept question and not a math question I am having some trouble visualizing this problem. What exacly should I consider in order to formulate a good explanation? Any help will be STRONGLY appreciated since I have no physics background whatsoever.
"The moon revolves around the Earth. Is the Moon's linear momentum p constant?(the p is supposed to be in italics and with an arrow over it pointing to the right. It's kinetic energy constant? Assume the orbit is circular."
Being this a concept question and not a math question I am having some trouble visualizing this problem. What exacly should I consider in order to formulate a good explanation? Any help will be STRONGLY appreciated since I have no physics background whatsoever.