Which Would Require the Greater Change in a Satellite's Orbital

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which would require the greater change in a satellite's orbital speed (8 km/s) ; slowing down so it crashes into Earth, or speeding up so it escapes Earth?

• A)slowing down
• B)speeding up
• C)same each way
• D)need more information

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