Suppose a planet is orbited by a number of satellites.Which of the satellites will feel the weakest tidal forces due to the planet?

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The tidal forces experienced by a satellite depend on the mass and distance of the planet. Therefore, a small satellite in a distant orbit will feel the weakest tidal forces because it is farther away from the planet and its weaker gravitational pull. The other options involve either a larger satellite, which would experience stronger tidal forces due to its greater mass, or a closer orbit, which would also experience stronger tidal forces.

Suppose a Planet Is Orbited by a Number of Satellites