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Gravitational Force and Orbital Radius
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A satellite in a circular orbit around Earth has its orbital radius decreased to one-fourth of its original value. By what factor does the gravitational force on the satellite change?

A

Increases by a factor of 16

B

Increases by a factor of 8

C

Decreases by a factor of 16

D

Increases by a factor of 4

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