Question

Which force is responsible for holding a satellite in it's orbit around the Earth? Explain.​

Answer 1

There are two forces at work on an orbiting satellite. One is gravity, which attempts to pull the satellite down (considered as a centripetal force). The other is the inertia of the satellite's forward velocity (also called centrifugal force). The orbital speed allows the satellite to fall "past" the Earth as gravity pulls down on it. This appears as a force "opposing" gravity because some of the tangential force vector is applied "outward". If high enough in its orbit, a satellite will encounter little friction from the atmosphere and continue at the same velocity through the vacuum of space. So the stable balance between gravity and inertial velocity keep it circling the planet.

Answer 2

Gravitational force and inertia of the satellite's as Inertia of satellite maintains it revolution and movement and gravity pulls