Physics 5054 · O Level · Circular motion

Circular motion — practice question

A satellite moves around the Earth in an orbit. In which direction does the force acting on the satellite that keeps this circular motion point?

  • Aaway from the centre of the Earth
  • Bin the direction of motion of the satellite
  • Cin the opposite direction to the motion of the satellite
  • Dtowards the centre of the Earth

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