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An Earth Satellite Is Orbiting at a Distance from the Earth's

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An Earth satellite is orbiting at a distance from the Earth's surface equal to one Earth radius (4 000 miles) .At this location,the acceleration due to gravity is what factor times the value of g at the Earth's surface?


A) There is no acceleration since the satellite is in orbit.
B) 2
C) 1/2
D) 1/4

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