What does the speed of an object in orbit depend upon?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Mass and shape of object in orbit
Mass and shape of object in orbit

Energy of object in orbit
Energy of object in orbit

Distance from central body and mass of central body

Answer 1

The speed of an object in orbit primarily depends on the distance from the central body and the mass of the central body. Therefore, the correct response is:

Distance from central body and mass of central body.

The orbital speed can be calculated using the formula derived from Newton's law of gravitation and centripetal force.