Harry Veeder wrote: > > mv^2/r is the _derived_ centripetal force on an object rotating relative to > an inertial frame of reference. If the Earth is assumed to be rotating then > v = 0 for the satellite and the satellite's equation of motion is: > > GMm/r^2 - ma = 0, and a = GM/r^2 > > If the satellite is assumed to rotating then the derived force mv^2/r may be > assumed to be _functionally equivalent_ to the gravitational force GMm/r^2. > Functional equivalency does not necessarily establish physical equivalency. > > Harry > >
...no one disagrees? Harry
