Forces
Set 1
Animation 5

Description

This Physlet shows a satellite that initially moves at a constant speed.
Its thrusters are suddenly engaged producing a consant force perpendicular to its original motion.

* Position may be found by clicking at any point in the animation box.
* X and Y coordinates are given in meters.
*Time is given in seconds.
* Up and right are positive, down and left are negative.

Animation 1 Animation 2 Animation 3 Animation 4