Would satellites orbiting closer to the Earth require more or less momentum to maintain their orbit? Explain your answer.​ PLEASE HELP

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Answer:

A satellite orbiting closer to the Earth requires more velocity to resist the stronger gravitational pull. Satellites do carry their own fuel supply, but unlike how a car uses gas, it is not needed to maintain speed for orbit. It is reserved for changing orbit or avoiding collision with debris

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