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Three identical satellites, X, Y, and Z are in outer space. The distance from satellite X to Y is 450 km, the distance from Y to Z is 600 km, and the distance from satellite Z to X is 450 km. Between which satellites will the force of gravity be the greatest?

A. Between satellites Y and Z only.
B. Between satellites X and Y, and satellites Y and Z.
C. Between satellites Y and Z, and satellites X and Z.
D. Between satellites X and Y and satellites Z and X.

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Gravity is stronger the closer you get. It is D.
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