An antenna loosens and becomes detached from a satellite in circular orbit around the earth. Describe the antenna's subsequent motion. If it will land on earth, describe where: if not, describe hw it would be made to land on earth.
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Isn't the antenna in the same orbit as the satellite?
They were orbiting together at one point, but the antenna becomes detached.
Which direction will it instantaneously head?
Which direction will it instantaneously head?
move toward the earth
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