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  • What force acts on a satellite that is above earth atmosp...
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What force acts on a satellite that is above earth atmosphere

  1. Gravity

  2. Force

  3. Air resistance

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Explanation

Gravity is the force that acts on a satellite in orbit, providing the necessary centripetal force to keep it moving in a curved path around the Earth.

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