Question

Two satellites of equal mass are orbiting the planet Mars. Satellite B is closer to Mars than Satellite A.

How does the gravitational pull of Mars affect each of these satellites?

A.
The gravitational pull from Mars on Satellite B is greater than its pull on Satellite A because Satellite B is closer.

B.
The gravity of Mars repels Satellite A with less force than Satellite B, which explains s why Satellite A is closer.

C.
The gravitational pull from Mars on Satellite B is less that its pull on Satellite A because Satellite B is closer.

D.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

@aaronq

Answer 3

The relationship between the two bodies is distance dependent, an inverse square law specifically; Meaning that the greater the distance, the less force experienced by the two objects.

Answer 4

So B>A

Answer 5

so (B) or (A)?

Answer 6

one of those?

Answer 7

Definitely A. Option B says "explains s why Satellite A is closer." but the question says otherwise

Answer 8

aw thx

Answer 9

no problem

Answer 10

more help?

Answer 11

B "feels" a stronger grav pull 'cos it's closer.
grav pull goes as 1/distance squared. Small distances inverted become big forces

Answer 12

Grav is (as far as I know ...) ALWAYS ATTRACTIVE. It sort of "glues" the universe together. Not bad for one force ....