Calculating Energy for Satellite Orbit at 300km | Physics Homework Help

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of energy required to deliver a satellite into orbit, the insignificance of the radial component of velocity compared to the tangential component, and the average resistance force applied to the satellite during flight. The equations used for calculating the energies are listed and the significance of the satellite's initial kinetic energy is considered. The conversation also explores the possibility of ignoring the satellite's rotational kinetic energy due to its small mass. The conversation then moves on to discussing how to prove the insignificance of the radial velocity compared to the tangential velocity, considering the change in orbital radius over time and the definition of velocity. Finally, the conversation concludes by discussing the comparison of velocities and the significance of the
  • #36
Good. So what is your conclusion for part (b)?
 
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  • #37
Right.

One comment on (a): While the kinetic energy on the ground is negligible, rockets don't really care about energies. They care about speed. The rotation of Earth is a significant point in rocket launches.
 
  • #38
yes, I undestand, thank you very much...
 

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