An Artificial Satellite Moves at a Steady 25,000 Km/hr in a Circular

question 26

Multiple Choice

An artificial satellite moves at a steady 25,000 km/hr in a circular orbit around Earth. Is it accelerated?

• A) Yes, because its direction of motion is changing.
• B) Yes, because its speed is changing.
• C) No, because its speed is unchanging.
• D) No, because its direction of motion is unchanging.
• E) No, for both reasons C and D.

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