Question

Explain the principle involved in the launching of artificial satellites.

Answer 1

The fundamental principle to be understood concerning satellites is that a satellite is a projectile. ... Oncelaunched into orbit, the only force governing the motion of a satellite is the force of gravity. Newton was the first to theorize that a projectilelaunched with sufficient speed would actually orbit the earth.

Answer 2

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The fundamental principle to be understood concerning satellites is that a satellite is a projectile.