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xroflmao

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Escape speed from the Sun is
 
  A) about the same as from Earth.
  B) very much greater than for Earth.
  C) indefinite.

Question 2

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


Leostella20

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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