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What are the characteristics of a lower satellite orbit? |
Low polar Strong gravitational attraction Large centripetal acceleration 100 km above earth 2 hour orbit Orbits above poles |
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Higher up satellite |
Geostationary satellite Longer orbital period - 24 hours Weak gravitational attraction Smaller centripetal force Orbits at a fixed point above equator 36000 km above earth |
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What causes a planet to move in orbit and what's it called? |
Circular motion Centripetal force and tangential force combined cause the resultant. If gravitational increases so must centripetal |