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How do you calculate Gravitational Force?

  1. Identify the masses of the two objects (m1m_1m1​ and m2m_2m2​). 2. Determine the distance (rrr) between the centers of the two objects. 3. Use the formula: F = G rac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}, where G is the gravitational constant (6.674×10−11Nm2/kg26.674 × 10^{-11} Nm^2/kg^26.674×10−11Nm2/kg2).
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How do you calculate Gravitational Force?

  1. Identify the masses of the two objects (m1m_1m1​ and m2m_2m2​). 2. Determine the distance (rrr) between the centers of the two objects. 3. Use the formula: F = G rac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}, where G is the gravitational constant (6.674×10−11Nm2/kg26.674 × 10^{-11} Nm^2/kg^26.674×10−11Nm2/kg2).

How do you calculate Orbital Velocity (for circular orbit)?

  1. Identify the mass (MMM) of the object being orbited. 2. Determine the radius (rrr) of the orbit. 3. Use the formula: v=GMrv = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}v=rGM​​, where G is the gravitational constant (6.674×10−11Nm2/kg26.674 × 10^{-11} Nm^2/kg^26.674×10−11Nm2/kg2).

How do you calculate Escape Velocity?

  1. Identify the mass (MMM) of the celestial body. 2. Determine the radius (rrr) of the celestial body. 3. Use the formula: ve=2GMrv_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{r}}ve​=r2GM​​, where G is the gravitational constant (6.674×10−11Nm2/kg26.674 × 10^{-11} Nm^2/kg^26.674×10−11Nm2/kg2).

How do you calculate the Period of an Orbit (for circular orbit)?

  1. Determine the radius (rrr) of the orbit. 2. Identify the mass (MMM) of the object being orbited. 3. Use the formula: T=2πr3GMT = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r^3}{GM}}T=2πGMr3​​, where G is the gravitational constant (6.674×10−11Nm2/kg26.674 × 10^{-11} Nm^2/kg^26.674×10−11Nm2/kg2).

Label the following diagram of Gravitational Force.

1: m1m_1m1​, 2: m2m_2m2​, 3: r, 4: F

Label the following diagram of Orbital Motion.

1: Central Body, 2: Orbiting Object, 3: Orbital Path

What is the definition of Gravity?

The attractive force between objects with mass.

What is the definition of Orbit?

The path an object takes around another object in space.

What is the definition of Elliptical Orbit?

An oval-shaped orbit, not a perfect circle.

What is the definition of Orbital Velocity?

The speed needed to maintain a stable orbit.

What is the definition of Escape Velocity?

The minimum speed to break free from a celestial body's gravity.

What is the definition of Period?

The time for one complete orbit.