If a Satellite Moves with Constant Speed in a Perfectly

question 58

Multiple Choice

If a satellite moves with constant speed in a perfectly circular orbit around the earth,what is the direction of the acceleration of the satellite?

• A)in the forward direction
• B)in the backward direction
• C)outward away from the earth
• D)inward toward the earth
• E)The acceleration is zero because the speed is constant.

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