APFIVE Properties of Circular Orbits
A satellite orbits Earth in a circular path. If the satellite’s mass is suddenly increased while maintaining the same orbital radius, which of the following system properties must change?
A
The orbital speed of the satellite
B
The period of the satellite’s orbit
C
The gravitational potential energy of the system
D
The centripetal force acting on the satellite
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