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Which mechanism explains increased satellite clock error when approaching Earth?

A)Spacetime curvature near mass
B)Atmospheric drag increasing sharply
C)Reduced solar radiation exposure
D)Thermal expansion of components

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Increased satellite clock error occurs because of spacetime curvature near massive objects, which causes gravitational time dilation. Therefore, time passes slower nearer Earth, rather than other error causes like atmospheric drag impacting orbit.

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