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Published on: September 12, 2026
The centripetal force acting on satellite orbiting around 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
D
2F
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Actually gravitational force provides the centripetal force so force acting on satellite is F.
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