That statement is false. It's exactly the opposite direction.
In circular motion, the "centripetal" force ... and therefore the centripetal acceleration ... points TOWARD the center.
Answer:
False
Explanation:
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What would happen to a satellite if its orbit speed doubled?
Answer:
The radius of orbit will decrease by 1/4, the satellite will come closer to Earth
Explanation:
The orbital speed of any body revolving in an orbit around another boyd is given by:
v (orbital) = √(G · M(central body)/R)
Where G is the gravitation constant.
If the body, e.g satellite is moving around the Earth, then the mass of central body M will also be a constant. Therefore, the only thing on which the orbital velocity will depend on will be Radius of the orbit R.
v ∝ 1/√R
√R ∝ 1/v
Take square:
R ∝ 1/v²
If the velocity of satellite will doubles, then:
R' ∝ 1/ (2v)²
R' ∝ 1/4v²
R' ∝ (1/4)(1/v²)
R' ∝ (1/4)(R)
The radius of orbit will decrease by 1/4, the satellite will come closer to Earth