What would happen to a satellite if its orbit speed was reduced by half? PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY

The radius of orbit will increase by 4, the satellite will move away from the Earth

Explanation:

The orbital speed of any body revolving in an orbit around another boyd is given by:

v (orbital) = √(G · M(central body)/R)

Where G is the gravitation constant.

If the body, e.g satellite is moving around the Earth, then the mass of central body M will also be a constant. Therefore, the only thing on which the orbital velocity will depend on will be Radius of the orbit R.

v ∝ 1/√R

√R ∝ 1/v

Take square:

R ∝ 1/v²

If the velocity of satellite is reduce to half, then:

R' ∝ 1/ (v/2)²

R' ∝ 1/(v²/4)

R' ∝ (4)(1/v²)

R' ∝ (4)(R)

The radius of orbit will increase by 4, the satellite will move away from the Earth

d is the correct answer

force tends to be low and long diustance masses are high