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Does a satellite have its greatest speed when it is closest to or farthest from earth?

Does a satellite have its greatest speed when it is closest to or farthest from earth?
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Does a satellite have its greatest speed when it is closest to or farthest from earth?

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Gravitational force is inversely proportion to the square of distance between 2 objects. So a satellite will have greatest speed when it's closer to earth.
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when it is closest to the earth.


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