Physics 5054 · O Level · Circular motion

Circular motion — practice question

The diagram represents a satellite $S$ moving at constant speed in a circular orbit about a planet $P$. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe resultant force on the satellite is zero.
  • BThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction B.
  • CThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction C.
  • DThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction D.

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