1) Draw vector of velocity, gravitational force and gravitational acceleration 2) Calculate the speed 3) Period 4) Gravitational potential energy
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- **Gravitational Force Vector**: Draw a vector from the satellite towards the center of the Earth. - **Gravitational Acceleration Vector**: This is the same as the gravitational force vector, as acceleration due to gravity acts towards the center of the Earth. Show more…
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