Lesson 2:
ORBITS
Learning Goals:
1. To learn what we mean by Natural and Artificial Satellites.
2. To learn about Space Stations and their work in Microgravity.
3. To understand the difference between Microgravity and Gravitational Field Strength.
4. To explore Scientific Breakthroughs that come from research done in Microgravity.
5. To understand how satellites move in Circular Orbits.
6. To analyze the path of satellites moving with Uniform Circular Motion.
7. To study the phenomenon of Geosynchronous Orbit.
2. To learn about Space Stations and their work in Microgravity.
3. To understand the difference between Microgravity and Gravitational Field Strength.
4. To explore Scientific Breakthroughs that come from research done in Microgravity.
5. To understand how satellites move in Circular Orbits.
6. To analyze the path of satellites moving with Uniform Circular Motion.
7. To study the phenomenon of Geosynchronous Orbit.
PHYSICS IS AMAZING: PART 16 OF ∞
1. Satellites and Space Stations:
How does GPS Work?
2. Space Stations are Satellites too:
Want to Watch a Live Stream?!?
3. Microgravity vs. Zero Gravity:
4. Microgravity Breakthroughs:
A Short Film:
Microgravity will change how we make everything!
5. Satellites in Circular Orbit:
6. Analyzing a Satellite Moving in
Uniform Circular Motion:
Uniform Circular Motion:
7. Geosynchronous Orbit:
Sample Problem #1:
Calculating the Speed and Orbital Period of a Satellite
Calculating the Speed and Orbital Period of a Satellite
Sample Problem #2:
Calculating the Speeds of Planets Around the Sun
Calculating the Speeds of Planets Around the Sun
Quizlet: Lesson 2
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