When the Potential Energy of a Satellite Decreases

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the potential energy of a satellite decreases

• A)kinetic energy also decreases.
• B)its kinetic energy correspondingly increases.
• C)its distance from the orbiting body increases.
• D)none of the above

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