GeoGebra Book: Orbit Labs

Orbit Lab: Set the initial position and velocity of a satellite near Earth and see the orbital path that results. Perigee, apogee and a variety of other orbital parameters are displayed while an animated satellite follows the orbit path in real time. Click on "show area" to reveal a swept area that illustrates Kepler's second law. Orbit Lab The Game: Using your skills and experience with the Orbit Lab, build orbits that meet required perigee and apogee altitudes and locations. Complete all nine challenges!

 

Eric Dennison —

 
Resource Type
GeoGebra Book
Tags
apogee  earth  ellipse  kepler  orbit  perigee  satellite 
Target Group (Age)
10 – 19+
Language
English
 
 
 
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