Question

11. A satellite orbits the Earth at a constant speed at a circular orbit
Which statement is correct?
A. The resultant force on the satellite is zero
B. The resultant force on the satellite is towards the Earth
C. The resultant force on the satellite is away from the Earth
D. The resultant force on the satellite is in the direction of motion

Answer 1

Answer:

B. the resultant force on the satellite is towards the earth

Answer 2

Answer

B. The resultant force on the satellite is towards the Earth

Explanation

According to Newton's Second Law, the satellite is accelerating because it experiences a net force acting on it, and also because its velocity is changing.

The direction of the satellite's acceleration is not tangential to the circular motion, but rather perpendicular to its velocity/towards the centre of the earth.