Asked by Alan
Tidal forces can break apart objects that orbit too close to a planet, producing rings like those of Saturn. Consider an asteroid 600km in radius, 65mm from Saturn's center.
What's the difference in gravitational acceleration between the two sides of the asteroid?
What's the difference in gravitational acceleration between the two sides of the asteroid?
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Answered by
bobpursley
f=GMsat*Mast [( 1/65mm)^2-1/65.6mm)^2]
There is another way, using differentials.
There is another way, using differentials.
Answered by
Alan
we don't know the mass of the astroid, how do we use the equation you have provided?
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