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Brut [27]
3 years ago
11

How do satellites stay in orbit?

Physics
2 answers:
Vinil7 [7]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:A satellite maintains its orbit by balancing two factors its velocity the speed it takes to travel in a straight line and the gravitational pull that Earth has on it. A satellite orbiting closer to the Earth requires more velocity to resist the stronger gravitational pull.

Explanation:

Oliga [24]3 years ago
4 0

Answer: The earth's gravity keeps it in orbit. The satellite's velocity keeps it moving.

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