According to the general theory of relativity,a satellite orbits Earth because:
A) Earth has deformed space around it, so the satellite is trapped in a circular well.
B) Earth has deformed space-time in such a way that the satellite falls freely through it.
C) the spinning Earth's frame of reference drags the satellite with it.
D) Earth has deformed space around it, so the satellite's frame of reference rotates.
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