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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2021 · Q51 Mark

A satellite is shown moving around the Earth in a circular path at a constant speed. Which arrow shows the direction of the force on the satellite?

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AArrow A (away from Earth, forward)
BArrow B (away from Earth, backward)
CArrow C (towards Earth, backward)
DArrow D (towards Earth, forward)

✓ Correct answer

D: Arrow D (towards Earth, forward)

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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