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  • 04-01-2020
  • Biology
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Can the gravitational force of Earth do positive or negative work on a geosynchronous communication satellite, once it is on its circular orbit?

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  • 04-01-2020

Answer:

No, it cannot

Explanation:

The Earth's gravitational force cannot do a positive or negative work on a geosynchronous communication satellite as long as it is on its circular orbit due to the fact that the gravitation force of the Earth is always at right angle to the orbital path.  

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