Which of the following factors does NOT affect the gravitational force between a satellite and the Earth?
Correct Answer: Speed of the satellite
- Step 1: Understand that gravitational force is the attraction between two masses.
- Step 2: Identify the two masses involved: the Earth and the satellite.
- Step 3: Know that the gravitational force depends on the mass of the Earth and the mass of the satellite.
- Step 4: Recognize that the distance between the Earth and the satellite also affects the gravitational force.
- Step 5: Realize that the speed of the satellite does not affect the gravitational force; it only affects the satellite's orbit.
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