A satellite will crash into the Earth if its velocity decreases dramatically. This conclusion is based on the principles of orbital mechanics, where a significant reduction in velocity disrupts the satellite's balance between gravitational pull and its forward momentum. The discussion confirms that maintaining a constant velocity or increasing it does not lead to a crash.
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csurfus1 said:Homework Statement
A satellite will crash int the Earth if its velocity:
stays constant
increases dramatically
decreases dramatically
Answer: decreases dramatically.??