7.10 - Energy of an Orbiting Satellite
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Practice Questions
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What is kinetic energy?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast an object is moving.
What is the formula for potential energy of a satellite?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of distance from Earth's center.
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What is the total energy of a satellite in a stable orbit?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to energy when objects escape gravitational fields.
True or False: Kinetic energy can be negative.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition and formula for kinetic energy.
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A satellite with a mass of 200 kg is in a circular orbit 500 km above the Earth. Calculate the K.E, P.E, and T.E of the satellite.
💡 Hint: Use known Earth constants: G and radius for calculations.
Compare the energy dynamics of an artificial satellite in a low Earth orbit versus one in geostationary orbit. Explain the implications of these differences.
💡 Hint: Consider the height of each orbit and their speeds.
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