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) | Gravity and Orbits (HTML5) |
| Author(s) | Bruce Palmquist |
| School / Organization | Central Washington University |
| Date submitted | 2/7/18 |
| Date updated | 2/13/18 |