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Roche limit is minimum distance satellite can orbit before tidal forces exceed self-gravity, disrupting it into rings.
Steg-för-steg-guide
- 1Input primary density, satellite density, and mass ratio
- 2Calculate rigid or fluid limit depending on satellite type
- 3Results show minimum stable orbital distance
Lösta exempel
Ingång
Earth-Moon: Roche limit ~2.46 Earth radii (within Moon orbit)
Resultat
Moon stable but gradually receding
Currently ~384,400 km
Vanliga misstag att undvika
- ✕Confusing rigid and fluid Roche limits
- ✕Not accounting for density differences
Vanliga frågor
Are Saturn rings inside Roche limit?
Yes, explaining why rings exist instead of moon.
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