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Orbital Motion, Natural And Artificial Satellites (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Orbital Motion, Natural And Artificial Satellites (physics Only)' from the broader topic Space Physics. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Why are polar orbits useful for Earth-mapping and weather-monitoring missions?
A satellite is any object that orbits a planet or other body in space.
Which orbit stays above the same point on the equator of Earth (i.e. appears stationary to a ground observer)?
Which of the following is a natural satellite of Earth?
How does the orbital speed of a satellite change as its orbital altitude increases (holding a circular orbit)?
For a satellite in a circular orbit, which property remains constant as it orbits?
Which orbit is most commonly used for Earth observation satellites that need high spatial resolution?
What must a spacecraft reach or exceed to escape permanently from a planet’s gravitational field (neglecting other forces)?
Why do Earth observation satellites that need very high image detail usually operate in low Earth orbit rather than geostationary orbit?
Near Earth, how does the gravitational field strength g change as distance from Earth’s centre increases?
In an elliptical orbit, where does a satellite move fastest?