Physics, 08.02.2021 18:40 adriana238

A geosynchronous satellite orbits above the equator of Earth in a circular orbit, remaining in a fixed position with respect to observers on the ground. Therefore, the satellite's period of revolution must be equal to the period of rotation of the Earth. When calculations are made to launch a certain geosynchronous satellite and the satellite is launched, the satellite's orbital period is slightly larger than the rotational period of Earth. Which of the following could have caused the difference? A) The mass of the satellite was larger than what was used in the calculation.
B) The mass of the satellite was smaller than what was used in the calculation.
C) The altitude of the satellite was larger than predicted by the calculation.
D) The altitude of the satellite was smaller than predicted by the calculation.
E) The diameter of the satellite was larger than what was used in the calculation.

Answers: 2

Show answers

Another question on Physics

Physics, 21.06.2019 23:10

A248-g piece of copper is dropped into 390 ml of water at 22.6 °c. the final temperature of the water was measured as 39.9 °c. calculate the initial temperature of the piece of copper. assume that all heat transfer occurs between the copper and the water. remember, the density of water is 1.0 g/m

Answers: 1

Answer

Physics, 22.06.2019 07:40

How are series and parallel circuits simililar? both have multiple paths for electrons to travel. both require resistors in their circuits. both require a switch to complete the circuit. both have at least one path for electrons to travel.

Answers: 3

Answer

Physics, 22.06.2019 10:30

Agroup of students were investigating the force of gravity. they began by dropping a foam ball from a height of 3 meters into a bucket of sand. the ball hit the sand in 0.306 seconds. they dropped additional balls of approximately the same diameter, but of different masses. here is the data they collected. based on this experiment and the collected data, what would their conclusion be?

Answers: 1

Answer

Physics, 22.06.2019 13:00

4. if you were an astronaut on the moon, what would you experience? what would you see from your perspective?

Answers: 1

Answer

You know the right answer?

A geosynchronous satellite orbits above the equator of Earth in a circular orbit, remaining in a fix...

Questions