Physics 5054 · O Level · Circular motion

Circular motion — practice question

A satellite moves around the Earth in a circular orbit. Which two quantities are always directed the same way as each other?

  • Athe acceleration of the satellite and the displacement of the satellite
  • Bthe acceleration of the satellite and the velocity of the satellite
  • Cthe resultant force on the satellite and the acceleration of the satellite
  • Dthe resultant force on the satellite and the velocity of the satellite

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