A Satellite Is in Orbit Around the Earth

question 98

Multiple Choice

A satellite is in orbit around the earth. Which one feels the greater force?

• A) the earth because the satellite has so little mass
• B) It depends on the distance of the satellite from Earth.
• C) Earth and the satellite feel exactly the same force.
• D) the satellite because the earth is so much more massive

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