Two satellites of the same mass are placed in orbits around Earth. Satellite One is at an altitude of 1R_E and Satellite Two at an altitude of 2R_E where R_E = 6370 km is the radius of Earth. What is the ratio of the potential energy of Satellite One to Satellite Two? B) 2/3 C) 3/2 E) 2

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The Answer of Two satellites of the same mass are placed in orbits around Earth. Satellite One is at an altitude of 1R_E and Satellite Two at an altitude of 2R_E where R_E = 6370 km is the radius of Earth. What is the ratio of the potential energy of Satellite One to Satellite Two? B) 2/3 C) 3/2 E) 2

Two Satellites of the Same Mass Are Placed in Orbits