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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 29, 2018
The tangential velocity of an Earth satellite is its velocity
 
  A) parallel to the surface of Earth.
  B) perpendicular to the surface of Earth.
  C) attributed to satellites moving in any direction.

Question 2

An Earth satellite is simply a projectile
 
  A) freely falling around Earth.
  B) floating motionless in space near Earth.
  C) approaching Earth from outer space.


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lin77x

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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