The centripetal force acting on a satellite orbiting round the earth and the gravitational force of earth acting on the satellite both are equal to F. The net force on the satellite is A)Zero B) F C) Fsqrt(2) D) 2F

Brenda Leach

Brenda Leach

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2022-12-02

The centripetal force acting on a satellite orbiting round the earth and the gravitational force of earth acting on the satellite both are equal to F. The net force on the satellite is
A)Zero
B)F
C) F 2
D)2F

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Madden Krause

Madden Krause

Beginner2022-12-03Added 12 answers

The right answer is A F
In truth, the force of gravity provides the centripetal force.

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