AP Physics 1
3.4 Conservation of Energy
3.3 Potential Energy
3.2 Work
3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy
2.9 Circular Motion
2.6 Gravitational Force
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A satellite in circular orbit around the Earth moves at constant speed. This orbit is maintained by the force of gravity between the Earth and the satellite, yet no work is done on the satellite. How is this possible?
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