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 the above
E)none of the above

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The period of a satellite only depends on the radial distance, or the distance between the satellite and the center of the object it is orbiting. The mass and weight of the satellite do not affect its period.

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