Which best compares the satellites? Two satellites, X and Y, are orbiting Earth. Satellite X is 1 point 2 times 10 to the 6th power m from Earth, and Satellite Y is 1 point 9 times 10 to the 5th power m from Earth.

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Satellite X has a greater period and a slower tangential speed than Satellite Y.

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Which best compares the satellites? Two satellites, X and Y, are orbiting Earth. Satellite X is 1 point 2 times 10 to the 6th power m from Earth, and Satellite Y is 1 point 9 times 10 to the 5th power m from Earth.

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