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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