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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q121 Mark

A satellite orbits 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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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 12.

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