Revolution of moon and satellite

In summary, the Revolution of Moon and Satellite refers to the orbital motion of the Moon and human-made satellites around the Earth, caused by the gravitational pull of larger bodies. This revolution affects tides by creating bulges in the Earth's oceans. The Moon's revolution occurs naturally, while satellites are human-made objects placed in orbit for various purposes. The revolution of both Moon and satellites can also affect the Earth's rotation by causing it to slow down. Additionally, the Moon's revolution can have a small effect on the orbits of satellites, known as perturbation.
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Homework Statement


What multiple of the distance between the centre of the Earth and that of the moon is the distance between the centre of the Earth and a geostationary satellite which above a fixed location on the equator?Take the cycle of revolution to the moon around the Earth to be 27 days

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I do not know how to start.An idea please?
 
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Kepler's Laws?

What is the time period of a geostationary satellite?

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FAQ: Revolution of moon and satellite

1) What is the Revolution of Moon and Satellite?

The Revolution of Moon and Satellite refers to the orbital motion of the Moon around the Earth and the orbital motion of human-made satellites around the Earth or other planets. This revolution occurs due to the gravitational pull of larger bodies on smaller bodies.

2) How does the Revolution of Moon and Satellite affect tides?

The gravitational pull of the Moon and satellites causes the Earth's oceans to bulge, resulting in the creation of tides. The Moon's revolution around the Earth causes the tides to occur twice a day while the revolution of satellites can have a smaller but still noticeable effect on tides.

3) What is the difference between the Moon's revolution around the Earth and satellites' revolution around the Earth?

The Moon's revolution around the Earth is a natural occurrence due to the gravitational pull between the two bodies. Satellites, on the other hand, are human-made objects that are placed into orbit around the Earth for various purposes such as communication, navigation, and scientific research.

4) How does the Revolution of Moon and Satellite affect the Earth's rotation?

The Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth creates a slight bulge in the Earth's shape, causing the Earth's rotation to slow down over time. Similarly, the presence of satellites in orbit around the Earth also causes a slight drag on the Earth's rotation, resulting in a decrease in the Earth's rotational speed.

5) Can the Revolution of Moon and Satellite affect each other?

Yes, the Moon's revolution around the Earth can have a small effect on the revolution of satellites. The Moon's gravity can slightly alter the orbits of satellites, leading to minor changes in their positions and velocities. This effect is known as perturbation and is taken into account when launching and maintaining satellites in orbit.

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