From Earth, one satellite appears to overtake another. The faster satellite is
A)higher.
B)lower.
C)smaller.
D)can't say

Name: From Earth, one satellite appears to overtake another. The faster satellite is A)higher. B)lower. C)smaller. D)can't say
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In orbit, a satellite closer to Earth (lower) moves faster due to stronger gravitational pull and shorter orbital path, thus it can overtake a satellite that is higher.

From Earth, One Satellite Appears to Overtake Another