As a satellite in orbit moves from a distance of 500 km to a distance of 200 km above the Earth, the kinetic energy of the satellite a. increases b. decreases c. stays the same

a

Explanation:

Kinetic energy is movement energy. Since the satellite is moving it increases.

Also, the sum of kinetic and potential energy is constant. Potential energy depends on the position of the body, the closer the satellite gets to earth its potential energy decreases, making the kinetic energy increase.