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Question 12

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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Gravitational fields (A-level only) Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Gravitational fields (A-level only)

52 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Physics Gravitational fields (A-level only), covering Newton's law (A-level only), Gravitational field strength (A-level only), Gravitational potential (A-level only), and Orbits of planets and satellites (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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