Investigating the Parameters of Circular Orbits
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Title | Investigating the Parameters of Circular Orbits |
Description | This activity guides students to determine the relationship between orbital speed, orbital radius, and the masses on the objects in a two-body system. Students vary certain parameters and compute the velocities. |
Subject | Astronomy, Physics |
Level | High School, Undergrad - Intro |
Type | Guided Activity, Homework, Lab |
Duration | 60 minutes |
Answers Included | No |
Language | English |
Keywords | circular motion, orbits |
Simulation(s) | Gravitasi dan Orbit (HTML5) |
Author(s) | Bruce Palmquist |
School / Organization | Central Washington University |
Date submitted | 18/02/07 |
Date updated | 18/02/13 |