Two Satellites of the Same Mass Are Placed in Orbits

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two satellites of the same mass are placed in orbits around Earth.Satellite One is at an altitude of 1R_E and Satellite Two at an altitude of 2R_E where R_E = 6370 km is the radius of Earth.What is the ratio of the potential energy of Satellite One to Satellite Two?

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Definitions:

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings found in the walls of arteries and the heart that sense changes in blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of heart health.

Cardioregulatory Center

A region of the brain, specifically in the medulla oblongata, that regulates heart rate and blood pressure by coordinating the autonomic nervous and the cardiovascular systems.

Vasodilator Substance

Chemicals that relax and expand blood vessels, increasing blood flow and decreasing blood pressure.