Which could cause a satellite to descend low enough that it burns up in the Earths atmosphere?

A. Centripetal force

B. Air resistance

C. Gravitational force

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Simon Rhodes

Physics

19 June, 01:33

Which could cause a satellite to descend low enough that it burns up in the Earths atmosphere?

A. Centripetal force

B. Air resistance

C. Gravitational force

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Aydan Carney · Answer 1

B. Air resistance

Explanation:

If the distance at which the satellite orbits is not enough to avoid the atmospheric drag, it will be affected by the friction of the Earth's atmosphere and the drag will slow down the speed of the satellite. Therefore, It will result in the reduction in the altitude of a satellite's orbit and eventually burn.

Mohammad Dominguez · Answer 2

Mohammad Dominguez 19 June, 01:56

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The awenser is b air resistance

Which could cause a satellite to descend low enough that it burns up in the Earths atmosphere?A. Centripetal forceB. Air resistanceC. Gravitational force

Which could cause a satellite to descend low enough that it burns up in the Earths atmosphere?

A. Centripetal force

B. Air resistance

C. Gravitational force