Physics unit 3 quiz

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Geosynchronous

  • do not rotate in the same plane as the earth but will complete one full revolution in 24 hours.

  • Every 24 hours the satellite will appear in the same spot relative to the earth

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Geostationary

  • orbits in the same plane as earth

  • Location relative to the earth does not change.

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Objects that r similar size

They will pull on each other

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If the masses of the two objects r greatly distorted

Gravity is perceived to be one way

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