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.