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  • A satellite is in a circular orbit due to the gravitational
Multiple choice

A satellite is in a circular orbit due to the gravitational

  1. force of the sun

  2. force of the earth

  3. force of the moon

  4. all of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A satellite in circular orbit is maintained by Earth's gravitational force, which provides the centripetal force needed to keep the satellite moving in a curved path around the planet.

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