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1 April, 15:19

The centripetal force acting on a satellite in orbit

A. acts as an unbalanced force on the satellite.

B. changes the direction of the satellite.

C. is a center-directed force.

D. all of the above

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  1. 1 April, 15:27
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    The centripetal force (of gravity) on a satellite in orbit is an

    unbalanced force (because there's no equal force pulling

    the satellite away from Earth), changes the direction of the

    satellite (into a closed orbit instead of a straight line), and

    always acts toward the center of whatever curve the satellite

    happens to be on at the moment.
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