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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2017 · Q71 Mark

A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit. Which two quantities are always in the same direction as each other?

Athe acceleration of the satellite and the displacement of the satellite

Bthe acceleration of the satellite and the velocity of the satellite

Cthe resultant force on the satellite and the acceleration of the satellite

Dthe resultant force on the satellite and the velocity of the satellite

✓ Correct answer

C: the resultant force on the satellite and the acceleration of the satellite

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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