AP Physics 1· difficulty 1/5
A satellite in circular orbit experiences gravity perpendicular to its motion. The work done by gravity in one full orbit is
Positive
Cannot be determined
Zero
Negative
Explanation
. Gravity always points toward the center, perpendicular to velocity, so it does no work over the orbit.
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