If a Satellite Moves Above the Earth's Atmosphere in a Circular

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a satellite moves above the Earth's atmosphere in a circular orbit with constant speed, then:

• A)its acceleration and velocity are in the same direction
• B)the net force on it is zero
• C)its velocity is constant
• D)it will fall back to Earth when its fuel is used up
• E)its acceleration is toward the Earth

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