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What happens if a satellite is launched vertically and released at its design altitude?(a) Continue to orbit the earth(b) Fall back(c) Overshoots the altitude and moves at a constant speed(d) Stays where it was released |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Fall back Best explanation: If a satellite were launched vertically from the earth and then released, it would fall back to earth because of gravity. For the satellite to go into orbit around the earth, it must have some forward motion. For that reason, when the satellite is launched, it is given both vertical and forward motion. |
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