The velocity at which a satellite is in a state of free fall towards Earth without falling is called its __________.

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The question is asking for the term that describes the velocity of a satellite that allows it to maintain a state of free fall towards Earth without actually falling. This relates to concepts in physics and space science, particularly orbital mechanics.

Answer

Orbital velocity

The final answer is orbital velocity.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is orbital velocity.

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The orbital velocity is the speed a satellite needs to maintain a stable orbit around Earth, balancing the gravitational pull without falling into the atmosphere.

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