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Question 23 of 25 • IN-Earth and Space Science A

Two satellites, X and Y, are orbiting Earth. Satellite X is1.2 × 106 m from Earth, and Satellite Y is 1.9 × 105 m from Earth.

Answer
A
Satellite X has a greater period and a faster tangential speed than Satellite Y.
B
Satellite X has a greater period and a slower tangential speed than Satellite Y.
C
Satellite X has a shorter period and a faster tangential speed than Satellite Y.
D
Satellite X has a shorter period and a slower tangential speed than Satellite Y.
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