yes that is correct Bill , the orbit had become lower because the orbital velocity had decreased.

this also means that the ISS had accelerated closer to the
earth.

the reason that the ISS accelerated closer to the earth is
because the orbital velocity of the ISS decreased due to
the drag caused by air resistance.

this caused a resultant lowering the centripetal force that is caused by the angular acceleration of the ISS that acts against the force of gravity .

which is what I am trying to get orac to understand.

3/4 inch of dust build up on the moon in 4.527 billion years,LOL and QM is fantasy science.