198k views
1 vote
Can the gravitational force of Earth do positive or negative work on a geosynchronous communication satellite, once it is on its circular orbit?

User Kaderud
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

No, it cannot

Step-by-step explanation:

The Earth's gravitational force cannot do a positive or negative work on a geosynchronous communication satellite as long as it is on its circular orbit due to the fact that the gravitation force of the Earth is always at right angle to the orbital path.

User Spadarian
by
7.1k points