During the lift off of a spacecraft, it gains speed and increases its kinetic energy immediately. What happens to the magnitude of the kinetic energy throughout the course of its motion away from this planet? a.) The kinetic energy is converted into Gravitational Potential Energy as the altitude also increases. b.) The Kinetic Energy stays the same until it exits the Earth's atomsphere. c.) There will be a negative change in the total gravitational potential energy. d.) There will be no effect to the magnitudes of both the kinetic and gravitational potential energy. If the Earth and an artificial satellite were put into an isolated system, where would the barycenter be located? a.) Near the artificial satellite. b.) Near the midpoint of the system c.) Near the body of the Earth (outside)
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
During the lift off of a spacecraft, it gains speed and increases its kinetic energy immediately. What happens to the magnitude of the kinetic energy throughout the course of its motion away from this planet?
a.) The kinetic energy is converted into Gravitational Potential Energy as the altitude also increases.
b.) The Kinetic Energy stays the same until it exits the Earth's atomsphere.
c.) There will be a negative change in the total gravitational potential energy.
d.) There will be no effect to the magnitudes of both the kinetic and gravitational potential energy.
If the Earth and an artificial satellite were put into an isolated system, where would the barycenter be located?
a.) Near the artificial satellite.
b.) Near the midpoint of the system
c.) Near the body of the Earth (outside)
d.) Inside the body of the Earth
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