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Two satellites orbit Earth at the same altitude. One satellite is more massive than the other. Which statement is true of this particular situation?
a) The heavy satellite moves faster
b) The light satellite moves faster
c) The satellites have the same speed
d) Which satellite is faster depends on their altitude
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