A Satellite Follows a Circular Path with Constant Speed Around

question 42

Multiple Choice

A satellite follows a circular path with constant speed around a planet. Which one of the following quantities is constant and non-zero for this satellite?

• A)linear velocity
• B)angular velocity
• C)centripetal acceleration
• D)angular acceleration
• E)total acceleration

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