Test topics

1. Planetary & Satellite Motions
Half Test Topics
MaCS Class will also have to know
the Buoyant Force

2. Topics to Know
• Always know your kinematics equations as
well as equations for a circle, sphere, triangle,
and triangle geometry and be able to solve a
quadratic equation.
Know:
• Kepler’s 3 laws and how to apply them.
• Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation & his
contribution to understanding satellite and
planetary motions.
• Applying circular motion theory.

3. Know:
• How to calculate Eg and Ek & relationship
between these values for a satellite in orbit.
Know the equations!
• How to determine the speed and height and
orbital radius of a satellite
• How to calculate the total energy of a satellite
• Work required to raise an object or put it into
orbit.
• Calculation of escape speed and the amount of
energy required to escape a planet or escape an
orbit.
• Energy changes between orbits or different
positions.

4. For MaCS Class
• Know how to calculate the buoyant force and
be able to do a force balance.
• Be able to calculate the mass of a sphere by
knowing its density and its radius.