Properties of Circular Orbits
A satellite is in a stable circular orbit around Earth. If the mass of the satellite were to increase while its orbital radius remained constant, which of the following properties of the Earth-satellite system must also change?
A
The gravitational potential energy of the system
B
The period of the satellite’s orbit
C
The orbital speed of the satellite
D
The centripetal force acting on the satellite
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