deleneyrodriguez1 deleneyrodriguez1
  • 02-06-2020
  • Physics
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How do satellites stay in orbit?

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destiny2373017 destiny2373017
  • 02-06-2020

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.

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jetsteamunk
jetsteamunk jetsteamunk
  • 02-06-2020

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

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