From 7bec6c8eb5bb163bbb847b209d7dbb169ff33711 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: eggy Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:16:04 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] phys: geosync and geostationary orbits --- docs/sph3u7.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/sph3u7.md b/docs/sph3u7.md index 5aeb648..35d3aaa 100644 --- a/docs/sph3u7.md +++ b/docs/sph3u7.md @@ -617,6 +617,10 @@ $$\vec{F}_G=\Sigma\vec{F}_c$$ So the orbital speed of a satellite must be independent of its own mass, such that: $$v=\sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$$ +A **geosynchronous** orbit is one that returns to its original position relative to the orbitee after one rotation of the orbitee. + +A **geostationary** orbit is a geosynchronous orbit that always remains in the same position relative to the orbitee. + ## Resources - [IB Physics Data Booklet](/resources/g11/ib-physics-data-booklet.pdf)