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a satellite is in a circular orbit at a constant velocity around the earth. how much work is done on the satellite?
None. Zero. If work was done on or by the satellite, the orbit would change. In a circular satellite orbit, motion is always perpendicular to the earth's gravity force, so no work is done.
thank you. I thought that but was not sure

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