Question

VSA : What is the work done by the force of gravity on a satellite moving around the earth?

September 24, 2023

Answer

Question

What is the work done by the force of gravity on a satellite moving around the earth?

Answer

Zero (no work is done by gravity on a satellite moving in a circular orbit).

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