In space exploration, what is a 'Lagrange Point'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A position where gravitational forces of two bodies balance the centrifugal force on a third
- Step 1: In celestial mechanics, Lagrange points represent five specific orbital positions in a two-body gravitational orbital system (such as the Sun and Earth).
- Step 2: At these locations, the combined gravitational attraction of the two primary bodies exactly matches the centripetal force required for a third smaller object to remain in a fixed relative position.
Answer
A position in space where gravitational forces of two large bodies balance the centrifugal force felt by a third smaller object.
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