Universal Gravitation is the scientific law that explains the force of attraction between all objects with mass. It relates to satellites because it is the force that keeps them in orbit around larger objects, such as planets or moons.
Satellites stay in orbit because of the balance between their forward motion and the gravitational pull of the larger object they are orbiting. This results in a circular or elliptical path around the object, rather than falling back to Earth.
Yes, satellites can have different orbits around the same planet. Their orbits depend on factors such as their altitude, speed, and direction of travel, which can be adjusted to achieve a desired orbit for different purposes.
The mass of a satellite does not affect its orbit around a larger object. The force of gravity between two objects depends on their masses, but in the case of satellites, the mass of the smaller object is negligible compared to the larger object, so it does not significantly impact the orbit.
Yes, satellites can orbit any object with enough mass and gravitational pull, such as moons, asteroids, or even other satellites. However, the orbit may be different depending on the size and mass of the object being orbited.