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Roche limit is minimum distance satellite can orbit before tidal forces exceed self-gravity, disrupting it into rings.
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- 1Input primary density, satellite density, and mass ratio
- 2Calculate rigid or fluid limit depending on satellite type
- 3Results show minimum stable orbital distance
Esempi risolti
Ingresso
Earth-Moon: Roche limit ~2.46 Earth radii (within Moon orbit)
Risultato
Moon stable but gradually receding
Currently ~384,400 km
Errori comuni da evitare
- ✕Confusing rigid and fluid Roche limits
- ✕Not accounting for density differences
Domande frequenti
Are Saturn rings inside Roche limit?
Yes, explaining why rings exist instead of moon.
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