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AP Physics 1
6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites
2.9 Circular Motion
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Two satellites in concentric circular orbits around Earth.
Two satellites in concentric circular orbits around Earth.
Two satellites, Satellite 1 and Satellite 2, are in circular orbits around Earth. Satellite 1 orbits at a distance \(R\) from the center of Earth with speed \(v_1\) and orbital period \(T_1\). Satellite 2 orbits at a distance \(4R\) from the center of Earth. Which row in the table correctly identifies the orbital speed and orbital period of Satellite 2 in terms of \(v_1\) and \(T_1\)?

Orbital Speed of Satellite 2Orbital Period of Satellite 2
(A)\(\dfrac{1}{4}v_1\)\(4T_1\)
(B)\(\dfrac{1}{4}v_1\)\(16T_1\)
(C)\(\dfrac{1}{2}v_1\)\(8T_1\)
(D)\(\dfrac{1}{2}v_1\)\(4T_1\)

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