Why Orbits Happen · Middle School Science · Flashcards

QUESTION

Which diagram best models orbit: (A) straight-line motion, (B) inward fall, or (C) curved path from both?

QUESTION

What happens to gravitational force if the distance halves from

r

to

\frac{r}{2}

?

QUESTION

What happens to an orbit if the object suddenly has no forward (tangential) velocity?

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