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6 July, 00:11

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?

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  1. 6 July, 00:24
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    The object in the lower orbit will move faster in its orbit, and will have a shorter orbital period. None of that depends on their masses either.
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