🌌 Physics in the Sky: How Satellites Stay in Orbit + Gravity Simulator & Force Puzzle

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🌌 Physics in the Sky: How Satellites Stay in Orbit

📘 What Does It Mean?

Satellite Orbit: An orbit is a curved path that a satellite follows around a planet due to the balance of two forces: gravity pulling it inward and its motion trying to move it forward.

📡 Applications of Satellite Orbits

  • 🌐 Communication: Mobile, internet, and TV signal transmission
  • 🛰️ GPS Navigation: Helps with maps and location tracking
  • 📷 Earth Observation: For weather forecasting and disaster monitoring
  • 🔭 Space Science: Telescopes in orbit like Hubble for astronomy

💡 Real-Life Examples

  • 🛰️ International Space Station (ISS): Orbits Earth every 90 minutes
  • 🛰️ Geo-stationary Satellites: Stay fixed over one point on Earth
  • 🛰️ Starlink Satellites: Provide internet from space

✅ Advantages of Satellite Orbits

  • 🌍 Wide coverage of the planet
  • 🚀 Real-time data collection and communication
  • 📡 Minimal infrastructure needed on Earth

⚠️ Disadvantages of Satellite Orbits

  • 💸 High cost of launch and maintenance
  • 💥 Risk of collision or space debris
  • 🌫️ Signal delays or loss in bad weather

🛰️ Gravity Simulator

Watch how gravity pulls the satellite into orbit!

🔄 Adjust Angular Velocity

Angular Velocity: 1.5

🧩 Force Balance Puzzle

Q: If the satellite's velocity increases too much, what happens?

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