Satellites in Low- Earth Orbits Are More Likely to Crash

question 66

Multiple Choice

Satellites in low- Earth orbits are more likely to crash to Earth when the sunspot cycle is near solar maximum because .

• A)of increased magnetic interference
• B)they are more likely to have their electronics "fried" by a solar flare during solar maximum
• C)Earth's upper atmosphere tends to expand during solar maximum, exerting drag on satellites in low orbits
• D)it is too dangerous to send the Space Shuttle to service satellites during solar maximum

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