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6 November, 18:52

Two satellites, Satellite 1 and Satellite 2 are at equal distances from Earth. If the mass of Satellite 2 is greater than the mass of Satellite 1, then

A. Earth pulls Satellite 1 but Satellite 2 does not pull Satellite 1

B. Earth pulls Satellite 2 but Satellite 1 does not pull Satellite 2

C. Earth pulls Satellite 1 with a greater gravitational force than Satellite 2

D. Earth pulls Satellite 2 with a greater gravitational force than Satellite 1

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  1. 6 November, 18:59
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    If the mass of #2 is greater than #1, then when they're at

    equal distances from Earth, the gravitational force on #2

    is greater than on #1 ... we say that #2 "weighs" more. (D)

    But they both still have the same orbital period.
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