An artificial satellite of mass m of a planet of mass M, revolves in a circular orbit whose radius is n times the radius R of the planet.In the process of motion, the satellite experiences a slight resistance of cosmic dust , the resistance force being F = av2 (where a= constant).Assuming that the orbit remains at most circular,how long the satellite will stay in orbit before it falls onto the planet's surface??
An artificial satellite of mass m of a planet of mass M, revolves in a circular orbit whose radius is n times the radius R of the planet.In the process of motion, the satellite experiences a slight resistance of cosmic dust , the resistance force being F = av2 (where a= constant).Assuming that the orbit remains at most circular,how long the satellite will stay in orbit before it falls onto the planet's surface??
Shane Macguire , 11 Years ago
Grade upto college level
