The Circular Velocity of a Satellite Orbiting Earth Is Given

Multiple Choice

The circular velocity of a satellite orbiting Earth is given by . In this equation,

A) M represents the mass of the satellite, and r is its radius.
B) M represents the mass of Earth, and r the radius of Earth.
C) M represents the mass of the satellite, and r the distance from Earth to the satellite.
D) M represents the mass of Earth, and r the distance from Earth to the satellite.
E) M represents the mass of the satellite, and r the distance from Earth's surface to the satellite.