The Following Statements Refer to Man-Made, Artificial Satellites in Orbit

Multiple Choice

The following statements refer to man-made, artificial satellites in orbit around Earth. Which is an accurate statement?

A) The velocity required to keep a satellite in a given orbit depends on the mass of the satellite.
B) Only circular orbits are possible for artificial satellites.
C) The period of revolution of a satellite moving about the Earth is independent of the size of the orbit it travels.
D) A satellite in a large diameter circular orbit will always have a longer period of revolution about the Earth than will a satellite in a smaller circular orbit.
E) It is possible to have a satellite traveling at either a high speed or at a low speed in a given circular orbit.