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A Satellite Is in Orbit Around the Earth

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A satellite is in orbit around the earth.On which one is the greater force exerted?


A) on the satellite because the earth is so much more massive
B) on the earth because the satellite has so little mass
C) Exactly the same magnitude of force is exerted on both Earth and the satellite.
D) It depends on the distance of the satellite from Earth.

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