An increase in M results in a proportional increase in g . Then doubling the distance from the surface of the earth to its center would decrease g by a factor of 4. Clearly, these two alterations do not offset each other. Identify all that apply. Satellites are falling projectiles.
All satellites follow circular paths.
The orbital velocity of a satellite does not depend upon the mass of the planet around which it orbits. By definition, a geosynchronous satellite orbits the earth in a perfect circle, maintaining the same distance above the surface of the earth. Satellites travel faster along their orbital path when they are closest to the earth. The acceleration of a satellite varies inversely with its distance from the center of the earth. More distant satellites have smaller accelerations.