Gravitational Force and Orbital Radius
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 4
B
Increases by a factor of 16
C
Increases by a factor of 8
D
Decreases by a factor of 16
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