Two satellites W and X have the same mass

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Problem

Two satellites W and X have the same mass. They have circular orbits around the same planet. W is closer to the surface than X. What quantity is smaller for W than for X? (A) Gravitational force from the planet (B) Angular velocity (C) Orbital speed (D) Orbital period

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