Orbit, and Centrifuge questions

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The discussion focuses on solving problems related to geosynchronous orbits and centrifuge acceleration. For geosynchronous satellites, the period is 24 hours, and the value of gravitational acceleration (g) at the altitude of 3.58 x 10^7 m can be calculated using the formula g = GM/r^2. The apparent weight of a 2000 kg satellite in orbit can be determined by applying the formula for apparent weight, which includes gravitational acceleration and any additional acceleration experienced. Participants express confusion about the calculations and seek guidance on how to approach the problems effectively. Understanding the physics concepts is crucial for solving these types of questions.
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Homework Statement


Communications satellites are placed in a circular orbit where they stay directly over a fixed point on the equator as the Earth rotates. These are called geosynchronous orbits. The altitude of a geosynchronous orbit is 3.58 x10^7 m

a)What is the period of a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit?
b)Find the value of g at this altitude.
c)What is the apparent weight of a 2000 kg satellite in a geosynchronous orbit?

Homework Equations


No Clue, I have never done this type of question.


The Attempt at a Solution


I was hoping someone could either guide me through this question or provide me with an example i could learn off.

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Astronauts use a centrifuge to simulate the acceleration of a rocket launch. The centrifuge takes 40.0 s to speed up from rest to its top speed of 1 rotation every 1.40 s. The astronaut is strapped into a seat 6.80 m from the axis.

b)How many g's of acceleration does the astronaut experience when the device is rotating at top speed? Each 9.80 m/s^2 of acceleration is 1 g.


Homework Equations


not sure.. once again I've never done this type of question.


The Attempt at a Solution


Well for his tangential acceleration i got 0.763m/s^2 but from that I don't know how to get the g's of acceleration.
 
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Homework Statement


Communications satellites are placed in a circular orbit where they stay directly over a fixed point on the equator as the Earth rotates. These are called geosynchronous orbits. The altitude of a geosynchronous orbit is 3.58 x10^7 m

a)What is the period of a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit?
b)Find the value of g at this altitude.
c)What is the apparent weight of a 2000 kg satellite in a geosynchronous orbit?
If the satellite stays over the same point on the earth, how many times does it orbit the Earth in 24 hours?
 
um it doesn't orbit earth.. whoops i mean 1. k but what about finding g?
 
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And the "period" is the time it takes to complete one orbit! What is the period?

The general formula for the force of gravity between to masses is GmM/r^2, here m is the mass of the satellite and M is the mass of the earth.
Since F= mg, g =[/itex]GM/r^2[/itex]. You need to know: G, the mass of the earth, and the distance from the center of the Earth to the satellite- that is the given altitude of the satellite plus the radius of the earth.

You know, people on this forum, at least those likely to give you good hints, really love physics. Has it occurred to you that calling yourself "iHate Physics" doesn't really encourage them to help you?
 
really? i didn't think a name like that would be pretty serious around here. Sorry, if i offended you.
 
for the apparent weight i used the formula wapp = mg(1+ay/g) g would be 0.223 but what would ay be?
 
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