Question
As a satellite is propelled from Earth into orbit, what changes occur in its mass and weight?(1 point)
Responses
The mass diminishes, while the weight remains consistent.
The mass diminishes, while the weight remains consistent.
The mass rises, while the weight diminishes.
The mass rises, while the weight diminishes.
The mass remains consistent, while the weight rises.
The mass remains consistent, while the weight rises.
The mass remains unchanged, while the weight diminishes.
Responses
The mass diminishes, while the weight remains consistent.
The mass diminishes, while the weight remains consistent.
The mass rises, while the weight diminishes.
The mass rises, while the weight diminishes.
The mass remains consistent, while the weight rises.
The mass remains consistent, while the weight rises.
The mass remains unchanged, while the weight diminishes.
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The correct response is: **The mass remains unchanged, while the weight diminishes.**
As a satellite is propelled from Earth into orbit, its mass stays the same because mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, which does not change regardless of location. However, the weight of the satellite decreases as it moves further from the Earth's surface, due to the weaker gravitational force experienced at higher altitudes.
As a satellite is propelled from Earth into orbit, its mass stays the same because mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, which does not change regardless of location. However, the weight of the satellite decreases as it moves further from the Earth's surface, due to the weaker gravitational force experienced at higher altitudes.