alleryA satellite orbits Earth at constant speed. Its acceleration is directed toward which point?
AEarth's centre
BAlong its path
CAway from Earth
DTowards the Sun
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Earth's centre
Circular motion at constant speed has centripetal acceleration pointing to the centre of the orbit.
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