Gravitational Force Between Point Masses
 

Gravitational Force Between Point Masses problem 12


  • State Newton’s law of gravitation.


  • A geostationary satellite orbits the Earth. The orbit of the satellite is circular and the period of the orbit is 24 hours.


    • State two other features of this orbit.


    • The radius of the orbit of the satellite is . Determine a value for the mass of the Earth.


 

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