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Why is centripetal force equal to the force of gravity?

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Answered by darapuharini

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Gravity supplies the necessary centripetal force to hold a satellite in orbit about the earth. ... The force of gravity in keeping an object in circular motion is an example of centripetal force. Since it acts always perpendicular to the motion, gravity does not do work on the orbiting object if it is in a circular orbit.

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