Chapter 18 - Gravitational Fields Flashcards
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Define gravitational field strength in terms of mass and force.
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2
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Define Newton’s Law of Gravitation.
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3
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For objects experiencing multiple sources of gravity, how are the forces dealt with?
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4
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Define gravitational field strength derived from Newton’s Law of Gravitation.
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5
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Define Kepler’s First Law.
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6
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Define a low eccentricity. (And therefore, define aphelion, perihelion.)
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7
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Define Kepler’s Second Law.
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8
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Define Kepler’s Third Law.
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9
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State the equation for Kepler’s Third Law.
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Where T is the orbiting Time Period, r is the radius of orbit, and k is the constant.
10
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Define centripetal force on a planet/gravitational force on a planet.
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11
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Define gravitational force for a satellite.
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12
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Define geostationary orbits.
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13
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Describe 4 standard orbits.
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14
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Define gravitational potential.
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