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GravitationSatellites as projectiles in free fall

Projectile motion is analysed in terms of vertical and horizontal components. The gravitational force between objects depends on their mass and the distance between their centres.

Part of PhysicsOur dynamic universe

Satellites as projectiles in free fall

A in orbit has constant horizontal speed and falls to the Earth with acceleration due to gravity so it is also considered a projectile.

Projectile motion - satellites