Gravitation Question 287

Question: The centripetal force acting on a satellite orbiting round the earth and the gravitational force of earth acting on the satellite both equal F. The net force on the satellite is[AMU 1999]

Options:

A) Zero

B) F

C)$ [F\sqrt{2}] $

D) 2 F

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Actually gravitational force provides the centripetal force.



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