If the Mass of a Satellite Is Doubled While the Radius

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the mass of a satellite is doubled while the radius of its orbit remains constant,the speed of the satellite is

• A)increased by a factor of 8.
• B)increased by a factor of 2.
• C)not changed.
• D)reduced by a factor of 8.
• E)reduced by a factor of 2.

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