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Which celestial body would have the strongest gravitational pull on a satellite orbiting 100 km above its surface? Explain your answer.

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Answer:

Jupiter would have the strongest gravitational pull on a satellite orbiting above its surface because gravity is directly proportional to mass and Jupiter is the most massive planet.

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Answer:

There are a lot of celestial body. The celestial body that would have the strongest gravitational pull on a satellite orbiting 100 km above its surface is Jupiter.

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