Physics · May / June 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 3
5054Circular motion
The diagram shows a satellite S travelling at a constant speed in a circular orbit around a planet P. Which statement is correct?
- AThe resultant force on the satellite is zero.
- BThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction B.
- CThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction C.
- DThe resultant force on the satellite is in direction D.
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Correct answer: D. The resultant force on the satellite is in direction D.
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