Earth has a very strong gravitational force that can pull the objects to fall to the Earth's surface. How do satellites overcome this problem and stay in its orbit?

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Wolfc · Answer 1 · 2023-05-11T15:18:00+0000

A satellite maintains its orbit by balancing two factors: its velocity (the speed it takes to travel in a straight line) and the gravitational pull that Earth has on it. A satellite orbiting closer to the Earth requires more velocity to resist the stronger gravitational pull.

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