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What is the effect of increasing the mass of a satellite on its orbital radius?

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What is the effect of increasing the mass of a satellite on its orbital radius?
  1. It increases the orbital radius.
  2. It decreases the orbital radius.
  3. It has no effect on the orbital radius.
  4. It depends on the altitude.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of increasing the mass of a satellite on its orbital radius?
  • Step 1: Understand that a satellite orbits a planet due to gravity.
  • Step 2: Know that the gravitational force depends on the mass of the planet (like Earth) and the distance between the planet and the satellite.
  • Step 3: Realize that the mass of the satellite itself does not change the gravitational force acting on it in a way that affects its orbit.
  • Step 4: Remember that the orbital radius is mainly determined by the mass of the Earth and the speed at which the satellite travels.
  • Step 5: Conclude that increasing the mass of the satellite does not change its orbital radius.
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