A satellite orbits the earth in a circular orbit

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Problem

A satellite orbits the earth in a circular orbit. A small frictional force acts on the satellite. State and explain the effect of this force on the following properties of the satellite: (a) the total energy (b) the orbit radius (c) the speed (d) the potential energy (e) the period.

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