Two satellites, x and y, are orbiting earth. satellite x is 1.2 × 106 m from earth, and satellite y is 1.9 × 105 m from earth. which best compares the satellites? satellite x has a greater period and a faster tangential speed than satellite y. satellite x has a greater period and a slower tangential speed than satellite y. satellite x has a shorter period and a faster tangential speed than satellite y. satellite x has a shorter period and a slower tangential speed than satellite y.