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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter7: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

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Which statement applies best to the orbit of a satellite?

A. Satellites are objects in continual free fall.

B. Earth's magnetic field keeps satellites from crashing to Earth.

C. All satellites remain in orbit above a fixed position on Earth.

D. Satellites closer to Earth maintain their orbits the longest.

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