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student77

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For each 8-km segment of a satellite in close Earth orbit, the drop toward Earth is about
 
  A) 5 m.
  B) 10 m.
  C) also 8 km.

Question 2

The force of gravity on a satellite in circular orbit doesn't change its speed because the force is
 
  A) small compared to other forces on it.
  B) canceled by centrifugal force.
  C) perpendicular to its direction of motion.
  D) very weak due to altitude.


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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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