Two identical satellites orbit the earth. The distance between the earth and satellite b is twice the distance between the earth and satellite a. which of the following correctly compares the force of earths gravity on the satellites.
a. the gravitational force acting on the satellite b is lager than the gravitational force acting on satellite a.
b. the gravitational force acting on satellite b is less than the gravitational force acting on satellite a
c. it cannot be determined.
d. the gravitational force acting on satellite b is equal to the gravitational force acting on satellite a.