When comparing two satellites in circular orbits around the Earth, the satellite at the higher altitude will have:Select one:a.A longer orbital periodb.A higher velocityc.A shorter orbital periodd.A lower velocity
Question
When comparing two satellites in circular orbits around the Earth, the satellite at the higher altitude will have:Select one:a.A longer orbital periodb.A higher velocityc.A shorter orbital periodd.A lower velocity
Solution
The correct answer is a. A longer orbital period.
Here's why:
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The orbital period of a satellite is the time it takes for it to make one full orbit around an object. In this case, the object is Earth.
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According to Kepler's Third Law
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