a satellite orbits the earth in a circle with constant speed. which of the follo
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a satellite orbits the earth in a circle with constant speed. which of the following is tru 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A satellite orbits the earth in a circle with constant speed. Which of the following is true? A. The net force on the satellite is zero because the satellite is not accelerating. B. The net force on the satellite is directed forward, in the direction of travel. The net force on the satellite is directed straight down, toward the Earth. The net force on the satellite is directed outward, away from the Earth. Previous I Skip I Save a Next 2011 Loud Cloud Systems Privacy Pol I Tech Support Feedback [Ver: 2.8 18 09 Dec 2015 16:27:30 J 9:16:46 AM MSTExplanation / Answer
A satellite orbits the earth in a circle with constant speed. Which of the following is true
C is true
Only C is true
a..the satellite moves at constant speed but NOT constant velocity since it is continuously changing direction. Since velocity is changing the satellite is accelerating.
b. The net force on the satelliteis directed forward in the direction of travel is not true
d . If the satellite had an acceleration away from then earth then it would be moving away from the earth and it is not since it is in a ciruclar orbit.
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