Question

*When an artificial satellite orbits the earth, the gravitational force on the satellite and the displacement of the satellite are in the ___________ direction, so the work done by the gravitational force is zero.*

1️⃣ perpendicular
2️⃣ parallel
3️⃣ in straight line
4️⃣ opposite​

Answer 1

Answer:

parallel

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Answer 2

Answer:

perpendicular

Explanation:

it is option a because when the satellite is orbiting the planet earth then all the forces should balance eachother so that the satellite stays constantly in orbit rather than moving towards the earth or away from the earth

here the forces which should balance eachother are centripetal and centrifugal forces

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