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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
A satellite in a stable circular orbit around Earth has:
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Though the speed is constant, the direction is continuously changing, so velocity changes — implying acceleration (centripetal).
Final Answer: Option C - Constant speed but changing velocity