O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2014 · Q71 Mark
A satellite is orbiting the Earth. What is the direction of the force on the satellite causing this circular motion?
Aaway from the centre of the Earth
Bin the direction of motion of the satellite
Cin the opposite direction to the motion of the satellite
Dtowards the centre of the Earth
✓ Correct answer
D: towards the centre of the Earth
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