Physics 5054 · O Level · Circular motion

Circular motion — practice question

A satellite moves round a planet along a circular path, as shown. Its speed remains constant. The planet exerts a force on the satellite. In which direction does the force on the satellite act when it is at the position shown?

  • ADirection A
  • BDirection B
  • CDirection C
  • DDirection D

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