Question

what force that keeps satellites in orbit around the earth is

Answer 1

Gravitational Force of earth

Gravitational Force :- Attractive force of

earth that

attracts bodies towards itself

Answer 2

Answer:

Gravitational force of earth

Explanation:

A satellite maintains its orbit by balancing two factors: its velocity (the speed it takes to travel in a straight line) and the gravitational pull that Earth has on it. A satellite orbiting closer to the Earth requires more velocity to resist the stronger gravitational pull.