An Earth Satellite Is Orbiting at a Distance from the Earth's

question 10

Multiple Choice

An Earth satellite is orbiting at a distance from the Earth's surface equal to two Earth radii.At this location,the acceleration due to gravity is what factor times the value of g at the Earth's surface?

• A) There is no acceleration since the satellite is in orbit.
• B) 1/9
• C) 1/4
• D) The answer is not given.

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