APFIVE Gravitational Potential Energy Reference Point
A satellite orbits Earth in an elliptical path. If a physicist changes the reference point for zero gravitational potential energy from Earth’s surface to infinity, which statement is correct?
A
The gravitational force will decrease
B
All potential energy values become negative
C
The satellite’s period will increase
D
The orbital path will change
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