The Roche limit of a spherical satellite is often approximated by assuming the satellite is a rigid body. Which of the following best describes this approximation's error and its primary source?
W) This is an overestimate primarily because structural deformation of the satellite is ignored
X) This is an overestimate primarily because internal rotational forces of the satellite are ignored
Y) This is an underestimate primarily because structural deformation of the satellite is ignored
Z) This is an underestimate primarily because internal rotational forces of the satellite are ignored
✔️Answer:Y) This is an underestimate primarily because structural deformation of the satellite is ignored
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