The Circular Velocity of a Satellite Orbiting Earth Is Given

question 116

Multiple Choice

The circular velocity of a satellite orbiting Earth is given by . In this equation,

• A)M represents the mass of the satellite, and r is its radius.
• B)M represents the mass of Earth, and r the radius of Earth.
• C)M represents the mass of the satellite, and r the distance from Earth to the satellite.
• D)M represents the mass of Earth, and r the distance from Earth to the satellite.
• E)M represents the mass of the satellite, and r the distance from Earth's surface to the satellite.

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