A Satellite Is in a Circular Orbit About the Earth

question 46

Multiple Choice

A satellite is in a circular orbit about the Earth at an altitude at which air resistance is negligible. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) There is only one force acting on the satellite.
• B) There are two forces acting on the satellite, and their resultant is zero.
• C) There are two forces acting on the satellite, and their resultant is not zero.
• D) There are three forces acting on the satellite.
• E) None of the preceding statements are correct.

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