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A satellite is in orbit around earth,
(you know G, mass of earth, etc. but NOT the radius)
is it possible to find orbital period?
(you know G, mass of earth, etc. but NOT the radius)
is it possible to find orbital period?
hmvince said:A satellite is in orbit around earth,
(you know G, mass of earth, etc. but NOT the radius)
is it possible to find orbital period?
m[SUB]e[/SUB] = (4*(pi)[SUP]2[/SUP]*r[SUP]3[/SUP]) / (G*t[SUP]2[/SUP])
m[SUB]e[/SUB] = (4*(pi)[SUP]2[/SUP]*385000000[SUP]3[/SUP]) / (G*2358720[SUP]2[/SUP])
m[SUB]e[/SUB] = 6.07[SUB]E[/SUB]+24
m[SUB]e[/SUB] = 6.07[SUB]E[/SUB]+24 - 7.36[SUB]e[/SUB]+22 = 5.99[SUB]E[/SUB]+24
Orbital velocity is the speed at which an object must travel in order to maintain a stable orbit around another object, such as a planet or star.
Orbital velocity is not directly related to time. However, the speed at which an object travels in its orbit will change over time due to factors such as gravity, air resistance, and other external forces.
Orbital velocity can be calculated using the formula v = √(GM/r), where v is the velocity, G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the larger object, and r is the distance between the two objects.
The factors that affect an object's orbital velocity include the mass and distance of the larger object, as well as the presence of any external forces, such as air resistance or gravitational pull from other objects.
Yes, orbital velocity can change over time due to various factors, such as changes in the mass or distance of the larger object, or the presence of external forces. It can also be intentionally changed by spacecrafts using thrusters or gravitational assists.