The velocity at which a satellite is in a state of free fall towards Earth without falling is called its __________.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the term that describes the velocity of a satellite that allows it to maintain a state of free fall towards Earth without actually falling. This relates to concepts in physics and space science, particularly orbital mechanics.
Answer
Orbital velocity
The final answer is orbital velocity.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is orbital velocity.
More Information
The orbital velocity is the speed a satellite needs to maintain a stable orbit around Earth, balancing the gravitational pull without falling into the atmosphere.
Sources
- Orbital Motion | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
- Circular Motion Principles for Satellites - The Physics Classroom - physicsclassroom.com
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