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Fields and their consequences (A-level only)

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Question 46

Satellites A\text{A}A and B\text{B}B have the same mass and are in stable circular orbits about the same planet. The orbital radius of A\text{A}A is greater than that of B\text{B}B. Which quantity is greater for A\text{A}A than for B\text{B}B?

A

gravitational force on the satellite

B

kinetic energy of the satellite

C

gravitational potential energy of the satellite

D

linear speed of the satellite

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