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What is the SI unit of angular velocity?
Which equation correctly relates linear velocity to angular velocity?
What does periodic time (T) measure?
What is the SI unit of centripetal acceleration?
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What is the relationship defined by Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation?
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If an object is travelling in uniform circular motion, it is experiencing which type of acceleration?
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What is the relationship between arc length, radius, and angle in radians?
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What is the reason astronauts appear weightless while orbiting the Earth?
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Given the gravitational constant and mass of the Earth, what is the average radius of the Moon's orbit calculated using Kepler’s Third law?
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What is the centripetal force acting on an object in circular motion equal to?
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Which of the following is true about Newton’s law of gravitation?
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What does Kepler's third law indicate about the relationship between the period of orbit and the radius of the orbit?
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What is the acceleration towards the Earth for geostationary satellites?
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How is angular velocity related to periodic time and the angle rotated?
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What determines the centripetal acceleration of an object in uniform circular motion?
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Explain the role of centripetal force in maintaining circular motion.
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Relate the orbital speed of a satellite to gravitational force and radius.
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What is the significance of Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation in understanding orbital motion?
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Using Kepler’s Third Law, how can you derive the orbital period of a satellite given its radius?
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Study Notes
Angle and Angular Quantity
- Angle (θ) in radians is calculated as the arc length (s) divided by the radius (r).
- SI unit for angle is radian (rad), with 2π radians equating to 360 degrees.
- Angular velocity (ω) is the measure of angle change per unit time, defined as a vector quantity with units of radians per second (rad s⁻¹).
- Linear velocity (v) is speed in the direction perpendicular to the radius, a vector quantity with units of meters per second (m s⁻¹).
Relationships Between Angular and Linear Quantities
- Expression of angle in radians: θ = s/r implies s = θr.
- Linear velocity can be expressed as v = s/t, therefore v = θr/t.
- For angular velocity, ω = θ/t, leading to the relation v = ωr.
Periodic Motion
- Periodic time (T) represents the time for a full cycle or oscillation.
- Orbital period (T) is the time taken for one complete orbit of an object around another.
- Centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center during uniform circular motion, measured in meters per second squared (m s⁻²).
Forces in Circular Motion
- Objects moving at constant speed in a circle are accelerating due to continuous direction change.
- Centripetal force, required to maintain circular motion, is directed inward and measured in newtons (N).
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- The gravitational force between two point masses is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
- Gravitational constant (G) is valued at 6.7 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻².
Sample Calculation (Earth's Mass)
- For the Moon's orbital speed (v = 1023 m s⁻¹) and radius (r = 3.8 × 10⁸ m), use:
- GMm/d² = mv²/r to derive Earth's mass (M).
- Result for Earth's mass: approximately 6 × 10²⁴ kg.
Weightlessness in Orbit
- Astronauts appear weightless as they and their spacecraft fall at the same rate due to gravitational pull.
Relationship of Period, Mass, and Radius
- From Newton’s 2nd Law: F_gravitational = F_centripetal results in:
- Equation GM/R² = (4π² R)/T², linking gravitational mass, radius, and period.
- Reorganizing gives T² = (4π² R³)/GM.
Sample Calculation (Moon's Orbit Radius)
- Given the Moon's orbital period of 27 days, use:
- T² = (4π² R³)/GM to find average radius (R).
- Result for Moon's average orbit radius: approximately 3.8 × 10⁸ m.
Geostationary Satellites
- Positioned at a height of about 36,000 km, geostationary satellites maintain a fixed position relative to Earth by matching Earth's rotation speed.
- They enable consistent communication and weather observation.
- Despite accelerating toward Earth (0.57 m s⁻²), the horizontal velocity (approximately 3.9 km s⁻¹) allows continuous circular motion without falling.
Angle and Angular Quantity
- Angle (θ) in radians is calculated as the arc length (s) divided by the radius (r).
- SI unit for angle is radian (rad), with 2π radians equating to 360 degrees.
- Angular velocity (ω) is the measure of angle change per unit time, defined as a vector quantity with units of radians per second (rad s⁻¹).
- Linear velocity (v) is speed in the direction perpendicular to the radius, a vector quantity with units of meters per second (m s⁻¹).
Relationships Between Angular and Linear Quantities
- Expression of angle in radians: θ = s/r implies s = θr.
- Linear velocity can be expressed as v = s/t, therefore v = θr/t.
- For angular velocity, ω = θ/t, leading to the relation v = ωr.
Periodic Motion
- Periodic time (T) represents the time for a full cycle or oscillation.
- Orbital period (T) is the time taken for one complete orbit of an object around another.
- Centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center during uniform circular motion, measured in meters per second squared (m s⁻²).
Forces in Circular Motion
- Objects moving at constant speed in a circle are accelerating due to continuous direction change.
- Centripetal force, required to maintain circular motion, is directed inward and measured in newtons (N).
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- The gravitational force between two point masses is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
- Gravitational constant (G) is valued at 6.7 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻².
Sample Calculation (Earth's Mass)
- For the Moon's orbital speed (v = 1023 m s⁻¹) and radius (r = 3.8 × 10⁸ m), use:
- GMm/d² = mv²/r to derive Earth's mass (M).
- Result for Earth's mass: approximately 6 × 10²⁴ kg.
Weightlessness in Orbit
- Astronauts appear weightless as they and their spacecraft fall at the same rate due to gravitational pull.
Relationship of Period, Mass, and Radius
- From Newton’s 2nd Law: F_gravitational = F_centripetal results in:
- Equation GM/R² = (4π² R)/T², linking gravitational mass, radius, and period.
- Reorganizing gives T² = (4π² R³)/GM.
Sample Calculation (Moon's Orbit Radius)
- Given the Moon's orbital period of 27 days, use:
- T² = (4π² R³)/GM to find average radius (R).
- Result for Moon's average orbit radius: approximately 3.8 × 10⁸ m.
Geostationary Satellites
- Positioned at a height of about 36,000 km, geostationary satellites maintain a fixed position relative to Earth by matching Earth's rotation speed.
- They enable consistent communication and weather observation.
- Despite accelerating toward Earth (0.57 m s⁻²), the horizontal velocity (approximately 3.9 km s⁻¹) allows continuous circular motion without falling.
Angle and Angular Quantity
- Angle (θ) in radians is calculated as the arc length (s) divided by the radius (r).
- SI unit for angle is radian (rad), with 2π radians equating to 360 degrees.
- Angular velocity (ω) is the measure of angle change per unit time, defined as a vector quantity with units of radians per second (rad s⁻¹).
- Linear velocity (v) is speed in the direction perpendicular to the radius, a vector quantity with units of meters per second (m s⁻¹).
Relationships Between Angular and Linear Quantities
- Expression of angle in radians: θ = s/r implies s = θr.
- Linear velocity can be expressed as v = s/t, therefore v = θr/t.
- For angular velocity, ω = θ/t, leading to the relation v = ωr.
Periodic Motion
- Periodic time (T) represents the time for a full cycle or oscillation.
- Orbital period (T) is the time taken for one complete orbit of an object around another.
- Centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center during uniform circular motion, measured in meters per second squared (m s⁻²).
Forces in Circular Motion
- Objects moving at constant speed in a circle are accelerating due to continuous direction change.
- Centripetal force, required to maintain circular motion, is directed inward and measured in newtons (N).
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- The gravitational force between two point masses is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
- Gravitational constant (G) is valued at 6.7 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻².
Sample Calculation (Earth's Mass)
- For the Moon's orbital speed (v = 1023 m s⁻¹) and radius (r = 3.8 × 10⁸ m), use:
- GMm/d² = mv²/r to derive Earth's mass (M).
- Result for Earth's mass: approximately 6 × 10²⁴ kg.
Weightlessness in Orbit
- Astronauts appear weightless as they and their spacecraft fall at the same rate due to gravitational pull.
Relationship of Period, Mass, and Radius
- From Newton’s 2nd Law: F_gravitational = F_centripetal results in:
- Equation GM/R² = (4π² R)/T², linking gravitational mass, radius, and period.
- Reorganizing gives T² = (4π² R³)/GM.
Sample Calculation (Moon's Orbit Radius)
- Given the Moon's orbital period of 27 days, use:
- T² = (4π² R³)/GM to find average radius (R).
- Result for Moon's average orbit radius: approximately 3.8 × 10⁸ m.
Geostationary Satellites
- Positioned at a height of about 36,000 km, geostationary satellites maintain a fixed position relative to Earth by matching Earth's rotation speed.
- They enable consistent communication and weather observation.
- Despite accelerating toward Earth (0.57 m s⁻²), the horizontal velocity (approximately 3.9 km s⁻¹) allows continuous circular motion without falling.
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