formulas and derivations Flashcards
(20 cards)
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The formula for Period
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Angular Momentum
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3
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Escape Velocity
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4
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Energy per unit Mass
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Semi-Latus Rectum
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6
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Eccentricity Vector
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7
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Periapse
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8
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Apoapse
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9
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Semi-Major Axis
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10
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Semi-Minor Axis
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11
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Velocity for a Circular Orbit
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12
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Derive the first six constants of motion (from mass).
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13
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Derive the second three constants of motion (from angular momentum).
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14
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Derive the last constant of motion (from energy).
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15
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Work out a 2 body problem with the following assumptions:
- spherical mass distribution.
- gravitation is the only force.
- Mass remains constant.
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16
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Prove Energy is constant
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17
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Prove h is constant
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18
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Why does r = a for a circle and ellipse?
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19
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Derive a formula for escape velocity
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20
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Derive the energy for a conic orbit
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