Physics 5054 · O Level · Circular motion

Circular motion — practice question

A satellite moves in a circular orbit around a planet. Which statement is correct?

  • AIts acceleration is constant in direction but not in size.
  • BIts acceleration is constant in size but not in direction.
  • CIts gravitational potential energy varies.
  • DIts velocity is constant.

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