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a satellite is currently orbiting earth. scientists want to move it to a higher orbit that is farther from earth. what will happen to the satellites orbital speed when it is moved to the higher orbit? (1 point) the satellite will move slower because it is farther from earths gravitational pull the satellite will move faster because it has more room to travel the satellites speed will stay exactly the same
Gravitational force provides centripetal force for satellite's orbit. As distance from Earth increases, gravitational force decreases, leading to slower orbital speed.
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The satellite will move slower because it is farther from Earth's gravitational pull