In 2012, NASA launched Van Allen Probe A and B to study radiation belts around Earth. The path of the two satellite probes can been seen in the image below. Four locations are labeled on the satellites’ paths with the letters W, Z, Y, and Z.
Which graph shows how the gravitational force between Earth and the Van Allen satellite probes varies with the satellites’ distance from Earth?
Responses
A
Gravitational Force
Satellite Position
Gravitational Force Image with alt text: Satellite Position
B
Gravitational Force
Satellite Position
Gravitational Force Image with alt text: Satellite Position
C
Gravitational Force
Satellite Position
Gravitational Force Image with alt text: Satellite Position
D
Gravitational Force
Satellite Position
Gravitational Force Image with alt text: Satellite Position
The correct graph would show a decrease in gravitational force as the distance from Earth increases.