Conversely , the gravity of the satellite on the bulges applies torque on the primary and speeds up its rotation .
The near bulge slows the object more than the far bulge speeds it up , and as a result the orbit decays .
The gravity of the satellite on the bulges applies torque on the primary and speeds up its rotation .
The near bulge slows the object more than the far bulge speeds it up , and as a result the orbit decays .