Satellites in near-earth orbit experience a very slight drag due to the extremely thin upper atmosphere. these satellites slowly but surely spiral inward, where they finally burn up as they reach the thicker lower levels of the atmosphere. the radius decreases so slowly that you can consider the satellite to have a circular orbit at all times. as a satellite spirals inward, does it speed up, slow down, or maintain the same speed?

Cells in the nervous system have a potential difference of 70 mv across the cell membrane separating the interior of the cell from the extracellular fluid. this potential difference is maintained by ion pumps that move charged ions across the membrane. is this an emf? select the correct answer and explanation. 1)no. the ion pumps cannot separate charges; thus, they cannot create a potential difference. 2)yes. the ion pumps cannot separate charges, but they still can create a potential difference. 3)yes. the ion pumps can actively separate charge; thus, they can create a potential difference. 4)no. the ion pumps can separate charges, but they cannot create a potential difference.