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This resource is a simulation-based activity relating to gravitational potential energy (GPE) as a function of satellite-earth distance. Users may adjust the speed and initial position of a satellite in earth's gravitational field. Visible vectors and energy bar graphs help the learner determine how to apply the law of energy conservation to predict the speed of an object moving in earth's gravitational field. Included in the "Help" section is a detailed lesson plan with suggested supplementary activities.
This item is part of a larger collection of simulation-based physics modules sponsored by the MAP project (Modular Approach to Physics).
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Record Link
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=7139">University of Calgary. Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits . Calgary: University of Calgary, September 16, 2003.</a>
AIP Format
(University of Calgary, Calgary, 2001), WWW Document, (http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html).
AJP/PRST-PER
Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits (University of Calgary, Calgary, 2001), <http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html>.
APA Format
Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits . (2003, September 16). Retrieved May 2, 2025, from University of Calgary: http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html
Chicago Format
University of Calgary. Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits . Calgary: University of Calgary, September 16, 2003. http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html (accessed 2 May 2025).
MLA Format
Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits . Calgary: University of Calgary, 2001. 16 Sep. 2003. 2 May 2025 <http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html>.
BibTeX Export Format
@misc{
Title = {Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits },
Publisher = {University of Calgary},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {2 May 2025},
Month = {September 16, 2003},
Year = {2001}
}
Refer Export Format
%T Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits %D September 16, 2003 %I University of Calgary %C Calgary %U http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html %O application/java
EndNote Export Format
%0 Electronic Source %D September 16, 2003 %T Modular Approach to Physics: Energy and Orbits %I University of Calgary %V 2025 %N 2 May 2025 %8 September 16, 2003 %9 application/java %U http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/energy/energy_cons/simulate/orbits/page2.html Disclaimer: ComPADRE offers citation styles as a guide only. We cannot offer interpretations about citations as this is an automated procedure. Please refer to the style manuals in the Citation Source Information area for clarifications.
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