what is the work done by the force of gravity on a sattelite moving around the earth. justify answer
Asked by | 21st Nov, 2008, 10:15: PM
Expert Answer:
The total Work Done by the force of gravity on a satellite = total Binding energy of the Satellite
Numerically Work Done is equal to = - GMm/2r
Where : G - gravitational Constant = 6.67 x 10-11N m2 Kg-2
M - Mass of the Earth
m -Mass of satellite
r - Distance from the centre of the Earth.
Answered by | 23rd Nov, 2008, 01:10: PM
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