what torques effect a satellite?

Question

Iknow that aerodynamic,solar radiation pressure, magnetic ,gravity gradient and micellaneous disturbance torquers effect a satellite but I don't know exactly what they are and how they effet a satellite so that it has still equilibrium in the atmosphere they are to me just some words .could you help me????????????????????????

Answer 1

There are forces and there are torques. All of the things you mention are forces and they might be causing a torque. I suggest that you go to wikipedia and look for torque.