Coco12 said:Won't ac be 9.8? Since it is equal to acc due to gravity?
Compare that to the radius of the Earth. Seems that the satellite is just skimming the surface. Is that the intention?Coco12 said:The radius of the satellites orbit is 6.37*10^6m.
A satellite is an object that orbits around a larger object in space. In the context of satellite physics problems, this typically refers to an artificial satellite that is launched and controlled by humans.
Satellites stay in orbit due to a balance between their forward motion and the force of gravity pulling them towards the larger object they are orbiting, such as Earth. This is known as centripetal force.
The speed of a satellite is determined by its orbital radius and the mass of the object it is orbiting. This can be calculated using the formula v = √(GM/r), where G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the larger object, and r is the distance between the satellite and the larger object.
The orbit of a satellite can be affected by factors such as the shape and size of the orbit, atmospheric drag, and external forces such as gravitational pull from other objects.
Scientists track and communicate with satellites using ground stations equipped with specialized equipment, such as antennas and transmitters. These stations can send and receive signals to and from satellites, allowing for communication and monitoring of their movements.