If a satellite's speed were too small for its orbit, it would:

  1. fly off into space
  2. stay in the same orbit
  3. spiral or fall towards the Earth
  4. stop in space
Answer

C) spiral or fall towards the Earth

Gravity would exceed the required centripetal force. SLO P-11-B-16 · Understanding

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