An orbiting satellite is moved into a new orbit further from the Earth
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Problem
An orbiting satellite is moved into a new orbit further from the Earth. Which one of the following statements about the satellite's energy is true?
(1) Kinetic energy = decreases; Total energy = stays the same
(2) Kinetic energy = decreases; Total energy = increases
(3) Kinetic energy = increases; Total energy = stays the same
(4) Kinetic energy = increases; Total energy = increases