A satellite is in orbit around the earth. Which one feels the greater force?
A) It depends on the distance of the satellite from Earth.
B) the satellite because the earth is so much more massive
C) Earth and the satellite feel exactly the same force.
D) the earth because the satellite has so little mass
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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