Homework For Quiz #4
Homework For Quiz #4
Homework For Quiz #4
HOMEWORK (Dynamics of Circular Motion and Gravitation) due on the scheduled Quiz 4
Solve the following problems with illustration showing complete and easy to follow solution. Use 1 bond paper
per problem. You could have the problems printed on your answer sheets. Indicate the number of problems
solve on the 1st page and provide a summary of answer/s on the lower right side of every problem. Note: ONLY
PROPERLY ACCOMLISHED WORK WILL GET FULL CREDIT)
1. A satellite is placed in a circular orbit to observe the surface of Mars from an altitude of 144 km. The
equatorial radius of Mars is 3397 km. If the speed of the satellite is 3480 m/s,
a) What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of the satellite? (ans: 3.42 m/s2)
b) What is the frequency of the satellites motion?
2. A satellite in orbit around the earth has a period of one hour. An identical satellite is placed in an orbit
having a radius that is nine times larger than that of the first satellite. What is the period of the second
satellite? (ans: 27 h)
3. A 25-kg box is sliding down an ice-covered hill. When it reaches point A, the box is moving at 11
m/s. Point A is at the bottom of a circular arc that has a radius R = 7.5 m. What is the magnitude
the normal force on the box at Point A? (ans: 650 N)
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