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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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If the speed of a satellite in a circular orbit is reduced slightly, what happens to its path?
What provides the centripetal force that keeps an artificial satellite in orbit around Earth?
Which of these is a characteristic of a geostationary orbit?
Why do GPS satellites require extremely accurate and stable clocks on board?
For a satellite in a circular orbit, which property remains constant as it orbits?
What is the Kessler syndrome (a potential hazard in orbit)?
Which orbit stays above the same point on the equator of Earth (i.e. appears stationary to a ground observer)?
What happens to an artificial satellite if atmospheric drag slowly removes its orbital energy?
Near Earth, how does the gravitational field strength g change as distance from Earth’s centre increases?
How does the orbital speed of a satellite change as its orbital altitude increases (holding a circular orbit)?
A satellite is any object that orbits a planet or other body in space.