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Chapter 6: Q21 CQ (page 220)

Draw a free body diagram for a satellite in an elliptical orbit showing why its speed increases as it approaches its parent body and decreases as it moves away

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The power of attraction between the satellite and the parent body is determined by the square of their distance.

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01

Definition of Satellite

A satellite is an item that is placed into orbit on purpose.

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Determining why the speed of the satellite increases

The following is a free body diagram of a satellite in an elliptical orbit:

The centripetal force isFC, and the satellite's velocity isv.

The system's overall angular momentum is retained since there is no exterior force acting on it.

The centripetal force of attraction allows moving the satellite in an elliptical orbit. The power of attraction between the satellite and the parent body is determined by the square of their distance. The velocity of the satellite’s movement in an elliptical orbit increases as the distance between the parent body and satellite decreases and vice versa.

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Part of riding a bicycle involves leaning at the correct angle when making a turn, as seen in Figure. To be stable, the force exerted by the ground must be on a line going through the center of gravity. The force on the bicycle wheel can be resolved into two perpendicular components—friction parallel to the road (this must supply the centripetal force), and the vertical normal force (which must equal the system’s weight).

(a) Show that\(\theta \)(as defined in the figure) is related to the speed v and radius of curvature r of the turn in the same way as for an ideally banked roadway—that is,\(\theta = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\,{v^2}/rg\)

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