Suppose a satellite were placed in orbit around (and very close to) a neutron star. Which theory would one need to use to describe how it moves?
A) special theory of relativity
B) general theory of relativity
C) Kepler's laws
D) Newton's law of gravitation

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The general theory of relativity is required to describe the motion of objects in strong gravitational fields, such as those near a neutron star.

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