Q. The centripetal force acting on a satellite orbiting round the earth and the gravitational force of earth acting on the satellite both equal $F$. The net force on the satellite is
A) Zero
B) $F$
C) $F\sqrt{2}$
D) $2\ F$
Explanation
(b) Actually gravitational force provides the centripetal force
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.