Question

A satellite revolves round the Earth with uniform speed. Is this motion accelerated? If so, in which direction does the acceleration act?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are a few concepts with regards to a satellite orbiting the earth.

The orbit is actually elliptical, but it is treated as circular for easier calculations.

The satellite is orbiting with constant speed.

The satellite's velocity is always changing.

The satellite is accelerating, because there is a net force acting on it.

The force of gravity on the satellite is the centripetal force.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:As the Sattelite is in circular motion it is continuously changing its direction and accelerating . The acceleration is acting towards the centre