In order to get a flat uniform
cylindrical satellite (mass of 1000
kg and a radius of 2 m) spinning
at the correct rate, engineers fire
4 tangential rockets. What is the
required steady force of each
rocket if the satellite to reach 60
rpm in 5.0 minutes?

Question

In order to get a flat uniform 
cylindrical satellite (mass of 1000 
kg and a radius of 2 m) spinning 
at the correct rate, engineers fire 
4 tangential rockets. What is the 
required steady force of each 
rocket if the satellite to reach 60 
rpm in 5.0 minutes?

anonymous · Answer

Do you know which way it's supposed to be spinning?  Ie, along the z axis or wobbly about some other axis?

anonymous · Answer

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