Soru: How do satellites stay in orbit around Earth?
Çözüm: Satellites stay in orbit due to a balance between two forces: gravity and inertia. Gravity pulls the satellite toward Earth, while its forward motion (inertia) tries to keep it moving in a straight line. When these forces are balanced, the satellite follows a curved path around Earth. For example, at an altitude of about 35,786 km, a satellite in geostationary orbit matches Earth's rotation, appearing stationary from the ground.