Satellites A A\,A and B B\,B have the same mass and move in circular orbits about the same planet. The orbital radius of A A\,A is greater than that of BBB.
Which of the following is greater for A A\,A than for BBB?
The kinetic energy of the satellite
The orbital speed of the satellite
The gravitational force acting on the satellite
The gravitational potential energy of the satellite
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.