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PHYSICS
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Question
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Orbital speed of a satellite is dependent of its mass.
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True
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False
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May be
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Not sured
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The speed of a satellite in orbit around Earth is independent of the satellite’s mass.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mass of a satellite does affect the orbit. The amount of mass affects the satellite’s orbital period and radius. A satellite with more mass will have a shorter orbital period and a smaller radius.
Detailed explanation-3: -A satellite’s velocity and orbital radius are independent of each other. A satellite’s motion is independent of its mass. The launch speed of a satellite determines the shape of its orbit around Earth.
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