A satellite is moved from a low orbit to one that is twice as far from Earth. The force of gravity is ________.
A. decreased by a factor of 2
B. unchanged
C. decreased by a factor of 4
D. increased by a factor of 2
E. There is no gravity in space.
Answer: C
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