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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s
A satellite moving in a circular orbit around Earth experiences:
TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The gravitational force acts as the centripetal force, producing radial acceleration.
Final Answer: Option C - Constant radial acceleration towards Earth’s centre