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Question 5

A satellite orbiting a planet in a circular path is moved closer to the planet into a lower orbit. Which option correctly describes how the force of gravity on the satellite, its speed in orbit, and its orbital time period change?

A

Force of gravity increases, speed in orbit decreases, time period decreases

B

Force of gravity decreases, speed in orbit increases, time period decreases

C

Force of gravity increases, speed in orbit increases, time period decreases

D

Force of gravity increases, speed in orbit increases, time period increases

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27 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics Beyond Earth. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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