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Question 11
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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?

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

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

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

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

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