According to the General Theory of Relativity,a Satellite Orbits Earth

question 35

Multiple Choice

According to the general theory of relativity,a satellite orbits Earth because:

• A) Earth has deformed space around it, so the satellite is trapped in a circular well.
• B) Earth has deformed space-time in such a way that the satellite falls freely through it.
• C) the spinning Earth's frame of reference drags the satellite with it.
• D) Earth has deformed space around it, so the satellite's frame of reference rotates.

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