Acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less than on Earth,and the moon is smaller than Earth.So compared to an Earth satellite,a satellite in close orbit about the moon would travel
A)faster.
B)slower.
C)the same.
D)Not enough information is given to say.

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A satellite in close orbit about the moon would travel slower because the gravitational force is weaker due to the moon's smaller mass and lower gravity compared to Earth. This results in a lower orbital speed needed to maintain a stable orbit.

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