two satellites are at different heights(smaller and larger)from the surface of earth which would have greater velocity - Physics - Gravitation

Question

two satellites are at different heights(smaller and larger)from the
surface of earth which would have greater velocity?

Pintu B. · Accepted Answer

Dear Student ,

The satellite at the smaller height would have greater velocity
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two satellites are at different heights(smaller and larger)from the surface of earth.which would have greater velocity?