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Gravitational Fields

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By: Frances Opoku
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Satellite Motion
State the condition needed for a satellite to be in stable motion Describe what happens to the speed of satellite if it moves closer to the Earth Discuss why a geostationary satellite must be in an orbit above the Equator
14  cards
Gravitational field strength
Illustrate a gravitational field Explain what is meant by the strength of a gravitational field Define a radial field and a uniform field
10  cards
Gravitational Potential
Define gravitational potential Calculate the gravitational potential difference between two points Explain where an object would have to be places for it gravitational potential energy to be zero
15  cards
Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Describe how gravitational attraction varies with distance Explain what is meant by an inverse-square law Discuss weather spherical objects, for example planets, can be treated as point masses
9  cards
Planetary fields
Describe the shape of a graph of g against r for points outside the surface of a planet Compare this graph with the graph of V against r Explain in the significance of the gradient of the V-r graph
7  cards

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