How does the mass and velocity of a satellite affect the orbit?
- Phet - Planet Motion.doc - 53 kB
| Title | How does the mass and velocity of a satellite affect the orbit? |
| Description | My students love this Phet simulation and worked hard on the lab worksheet. Many smiles and comments like, "hey, look at this". I believe you will find this activity very worthwhile. |
| Subject | Astronomy, Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | orbit, planet, satellite, solar system |
| Simulation(s) | My Solar System |
| Author(s) | Carlton Rink |
| School / Organization | Timothy Christian High School, Elmhurst, IL |
| Date submitted | 1/15/09 |
| Date updated | 1/15/09 |