A Satellite Is in Orbit Around the Earth

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

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

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