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27 September, 15:16

When in orbit, a satellite such as the space shuttle is

A. simply a projectile.

B. in non-accelerated motion.

C. free from Earth's gravity.

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  1. 27 September, 15:18
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    In orbit, a satellite is completely controlled by the forces of gravity

    between it and the body it's orbiting. That's what keeps it in orbit.

    Without a force constantly drawing it toward the center, it would

    sail off in a straight line.

    Since there is always a force acting on it, its motion is constantly

    accelerated.

    The satellite can be considered a projectile.
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