Why Are Orbits Elliptical? Rules of Circular Motion
Aug 23, 2009 · The discussion centers around the nature of orbits, specifically why they are generally elliptical rather than circular. Participants explore the implications of elliptical orbits on the rules of …
TA 2019 Physics 1 Question 5: Geosynchronous Orbit
Jan 21, 2010 · Homework Statement Communications satellites are placed in a circular orbit where they stay directly over a fixed point on the equator as the Earth rotates. The radius of the Earth is 6.37 x …
Direction of Burn while in Orbit - Physics Forums
May 3, 2015 · The discussion revolves around the effects of thrust direction on a spacecraft's orbit while in space. Participants explore how different thrust orientations—tangential, perpendicular, and …
Two particles moving in circular orbits stopped suddenly. time to ...
Aug 30, 2012 · The discussion revolves around two particles moving in circular orbits under mutual gravitational attraction, which are suddenly stopped. The original poster seeks to understand the time …
What Is the Orbital Period for Circular Orbits Around Black Holes?
Apr 18, 2006 · The discussion centers around the orbital period for circular orbits around black holes, specifically in the context of the Schwarzschild metric. Participants explore the mathematical …
Is the Circular Orbit in a Multi-Electron Atom Stable?
Jan 14, 2015 · The discussion revolves around the stability of circular orbits in a classical model of a multi-electron atom, specifically examining the effective potential derived from a modified …
Orbital question(elliptical vs circular orbit) - Physics Forums
Sep 2, 2008 · The discussion centers on the comparison of speeds in elliptical and circular orbits, specifically whether there are points in an elliptical orbit where the speed equals that of a circular …
From circular orbit to elliptical orbit - Physics Forums
May 2, 2022 · The problem involves a particle of mass m in a circular orbit around a planet at a distance R from the center, with the goal of determining the tangential impulse required for the particle to …
What is the fundamental reason for the elliptical shape of orbits?
May 20, 2005 · There is also a simpler explanation. While a perfectly circular orbit between mass possesing bodies is a physical impossibility, almost perfectly circular orbits can be achieved in 2 …
Electron orbital frequency of hydrogen atom if given orbit radius
Feb 11, 2009 · The discussion revolves around calculating the orbital frequency of an electron in a hydrogen atom, given a specific orbit radius of 0.053 nm. Participants are exploring classical models …