Physics A-Level
Low orbit
What Low orbit means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Low orbit
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A small radius orbit, so it is fast and has a short period, used for Earth observation, imaging, and weather monitoring.
Topics that use Low orbit
- Orbits of planets and satellites (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Escape velocity
- Geostationary orbit
- Gravitational force as centripetal force
- Gravitational potential energy
- Kinetic, potential and total energy in circular orbits
- Orbital radius
- Synchronous orbit
- Altitude
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