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UMath1
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As I understand it, satellites orbiting the Darth are constantly falling but keep missing. Why then is their speed constant? Why do they not tangentially accelerate like spaceships do when using a gravity assist?
I understand that the force of gravity is perpendicular to the satellites motion. But when the satellite curves it has displacement in the direction of the gravitational force from before although now the gravitational force is once again perpendicular.
I understand that the force of gravity is perpendicular to the satellites motion. But when the satellite curves it has displacement in the direction of the gravitational force from before although now the gravitational force is once again perpendicular.