B.S. Chemical Engineering. Well, my husband has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering, so I guess you're outranked, Private.-g-
He agrees with me, and because he has a higher degree than you do, that must mean we're right and you're wrong.-vbg-
Seriously, though, your equation applies in a system with only two objects. Ceteris is never paribus, especially in the solar system. In other words, you assertion that "When an object is in orbit, the two forces are balanced, such that the object neither falls to the earth nor escapes its gravity" is bullshit, but nice try.
As I said before, due to the interaction between the earth, the moon, and the sun, there are precisely five spots where the forces cancel out, and none of them are within the orbit of Globalstar's satellites. Ever heard of the L-5 society? Being a chemical engineer and all, I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't, but I was a member when you were in diapers. |
