A satellite maintains an orbit equidistant from the earth at all points along its orbital path. How is the satellite affected by the earth's gravity?

A.
The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite increases over the path of its orbit.

B.
The earth's pull of gravity acting on the comet will be reversed over the path of its orbit.

C.
The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite remains constant over the path of its orbit.

D.
The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite decreases over the path of its orbit.

Question

A satellite maintains an orbit equidistant from the earth at all points along its orbital path. How is the satellite affected by the earth's gravity? 	
	
 
A.
	The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite increases over the path of its orbit.
	
 
B.
	The earth's pull of gravity acting on the comet will be reversed over the path of its orbit.
	
 
C.
	The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite remains constant over the path of its orbit.
	
 
D.
	The earth's pull of gravity acting on the satellite decreases over the path of its orbit.

anonymous · Answer

I'd like to say it is C, as the gravitational field is constant, this is assuming the object is moving around the earth at its constant speed and the earth is not being thrusted across the galaxy or something.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you