Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Motion

Motion — practice question

A satellite travels round the Earth in a circular orbit at constant speed. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe resultant force on the satellite is zero.
  • BThe resultant force on the satellite is towards the Earth.
  • CThe resultant force on the satellite is away from the Earth.
  • DThe resultant force on the satellite is in the direction of its motion.

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