Physics · May / June 2017 · Paper 11 · Question 7
5054Circular motion
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
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Correct answer: C. the resultant force on the satellite and the acceleration of the satellite
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