The Following Statements Refer to Man-Made,artificial Satellites in Orbit Around

question 48

Multiple Choice

The following statements refer to man-made,artificial satellites in orbit around the Earth.Which one is true?

• A)It is possible to have a satellite traveling either at high speed or at low speed in a given circular orbit.
• B)Only circular orbits,not elliptical ones,are possible for artificial satellites.
• C)A satellite of a large diameter circular orbit will always have a longer period of revolution than will a satellite with smaller diameter orbit.
• D)The velocity required to keep a satellite in a given orbit depends on the mass of the satellite.
• E)The period of revolution of a satellite is independent of the radius of its orbit.

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