The period of a satellite, the time it takes for a complete revolution, depends on the satellite's
A)mass.
B)weight.
C)radial distance.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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The period of a satellite primarily depends on its radial distance from the center of the body around which it is orbiting, according to Kepler's third law of planetary motion. Mass and weight do not directly affect the orbital period.

The Period of a Satellite, the Time It Takes for a Complete