Kars Starman Starman and Kars orbit Earth at different distances as shown. Briefly explain why Starman 2 makes one revolution in less time than Kars.

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Starman and Kars orbit Earth at different distances as shown. Briefly explain why Starman 2
makes one revolution in less time than Kars.
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