Satellite Motion: Speed & Period definitions Flashcards
Satellite Motion: Speed & Period definitions
You can tap to flip the card.
Control buttons has been changed to "navigation" mode.
1/15Skip to main content
Orbital Speed
The velocity required for a satellite to maintain a stable circular orbit around a planet. Gravitational Constant
A universal constant (G) used in the calculation of gravitational forces between two masses. Orbital Period
The time it takes for a satellite to complete one full orbit around a planet. Centripetal Acceleration
The acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, maintaining circular motion. Uniform Circular Motion
Motion in a circular path at constant speed, requiring centripetal force. Kepler's Third Law
A law relating the square of the orbital period to the cube of the orbital radius. Tangential Velocity
The component of velocity parallel to the circular path of a satellite. Orbital Distance
The distance from the center of a planet to a satellite in orbit. International Space Station
A satellite orbiting Earth at about 400 km, with a period of 1.5 hours and speed of 7660 m/s. Newton's Law of Gravity
A law stating the gravitational force between two masses is proportional to their product and inversely proportional to the square of their distance. Circumference
The distance around a circular path, calculated as 2π times the radius. Mass of the Planet
The mass of the celestial body around which a satellite orbits, crucial for calculating orbital speed. Height Above Earth
The altitude of a satellite's orbit above Earth's surface, calculated using orbital parameters. Radius of the Earth
The distance from Earth's center to its surface, used in calculating satellite orbits. Orbital Mechanics
The study of the motion of satellites and celestial bodies under gravitational forces.
06:24
