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Hasan Ribin
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Hi. Tell me pls how does the mass of moons effect their speed around planets?
I know that in case of satellites their speeds depend on planet Mass and ٌ R+h only (R is a radius of the planet and h is satellite's height from the planet surface), but in that case we do not measure satellites' mass because of its insignificance.. But if a satellite for instance has the same mass as the Moon, we should take into account its gravitational effect to the planet as well I guess.. Please help (and if it is possible - with necessary formula). Thanks ))
P.S.: Sorry for English.. Long time without practice :)
I've also added that question http://http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110525032837AAL59Xi" , maybe someone wishes to answer on the site
I know that in case of satellites their speeds depend on planet Mass and ٌ R+h only (R is a radius of the planet and h is satellite's height from the planet surface), but in that case we do not measure satellites' mass because of its insignificance.. But if a satellite for instance has the same mass as the Moon, we should take into account its gravitational effect to the planet as well I guess.. Please help (and if it is possible - with necessary formula). Thanks ))
P.S.: Sorry for English.. Long time without practice :)
I've also added that question http://http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110525032837AAL59Xi" , maybe someone wishes to answer on the site
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