For a satellite in a circular orbit around the earth, the gravitational force from the earth on the satellite causes the centripetal acceleration. We've seen that work can sometimes be used to store energy as potential energy. Use what you know about *gravitational potential energy* to find the amount of work done by the gravitational force from the earth on the satellite. (Hint: Start by drawing a diagram.)

For a satellite in a circular orbit around the earth, the gravitational force from the earth on the satellite causes the centripetal acceleration. We've seen that work can sometimes be used to store energy as potential energy. Use what you know about gravitational potential energy to find the amount of work done by the gravitational force from the earth on the satellite. (Hint: Start by drawing a diagram.)